Category Archives: Meat Chickens

Why Pasture-Raised Meats? No Arsenic

Posted on December 19, 2016 by jericacadman

Why Pasture-Raised Meats? No Arsenic… Last time, we talked about why we (Matt and Jerica) chose to pursue eating and producing animal products (meats, bones, fats, eggs, etc) because they are more nutrient-dense and digestible than vegetables. For a sick … Continue reading →

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Bird’s Eye View of The Life of a Chicken

Posted on October 16, 2012 by jericacadman

Bird’s Eye View of The Life of a Chicken Among the misunderstandings that abound concerning industrialized products, probably food production has some of the most. Marketing committees have developed clever ways of giving facts and presenting half-truths so that the … Continue reading →

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What do Farmers do on a Friday night?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jericacadman

A typical Friday night here at Shady Grove Ranch is usually set apart by some special food or drink and the general merriment that comes with the end of a week filled with hard work, long days, and more than … Continue reading →

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The Feed & Breed Experiment

Posted on July 6, 2012 by jericacadman

A major component of successful sustainable farming is figuring out what strategy works best in your climate for which animals. Pastured poultry is one of the most difficult and unpredictable aspects of our operation here at Shady Grove Ranch. Everything … Continue reading →

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