My sweet hens enjoying the shade and my chicken boots

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. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Chris : I was heartbroken last week, to find a local fox family had smashed through the reinforced chicken wire pen, and taken my four girls. I had thought them secure, with slabs all round the outside to stop them digging under, and a wire roof across the pen. The only consolation is that they ate them, rather than killing 'for fun' and leaving the bodies behind. I won't get more as I couldn't go through that again. Thanks, Chris Porter

Kim : I'm from midwestcity, Oklahoma. Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your news letter. I'm a back yard chicken girl and love it I have 3 girls Mrytle Mae, Sarah and Rosie. Mrytle Mae loves for me to pick her up and pet her on the back of her neck the other two could care less. They give me big beautiful eggs everyday. The information I get from your news letter helps out alot. Love to read about other chickener's. Have a good day