Keeping Chickens Newsletter

Jen : Thank you Gina ... being on my first foray with chickens I am enjoying your work! Thought I would share our story just for kicks. I am 60, and care for my 93 yr old mother who was raised on a farm and then became a 'city girl'! We have six 4 day old RIR's in a brooder and they have been such great entertainment for me, her and the cat who is not at all aggressive but sits for hours outside the covered brooder and watches them.

Having fun with our new useful sustainable hobby. Jen and my mom Alberta, cat precious and Clara, Maureen, Mitzi, Lucy, Tina, and Reba !

Ten Acres Enough
How A Very Small Farm May Be Made To Keep A Very Large Family

Ten Acres Enough is a self-sufficiency classic written by Edmund Morris, and is his personal story of his journey from city businessman to farmer. In this book Edmund details the first 3 years of his 'back to the land' experience; how he selected the land, what he chose to grow, the animals he raised, planning and managing his fully stocked kitchen garden and the layout of his fields. He also passes along many tips for planting and growing his selection of fruits and vegetables as well as sharing his experiences with cows, pigs and chickens. He explains honestly what worked for him and what did not.

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May 2012 Vol. 2