Category Archives: poultry

Pastured Poultry Goodness

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

From Diana Bolander: “I cooked my first bird in the slow cooker yesterday and it is yummy, yummy, yummy!  Thanks for the birds!” Mary K Monteith and Aaron Stander: “Now that we know what true chickens taste like, we can … Continue reading →

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How Grows It?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

It’s rare these days that I speak with someone and don’t hear the question, “How grows it?” “How is our garden doing?” “How are my pigs (or) my chickens doing?” I always love being asked this question — and the … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Rangers

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Broiler chicks are enjoying the green grass and alfalfa in the sunshine this week. This year we are trying a new breed — Rainbow Rangers, which are better at ranging on pasture and foraging for special treats, like bugs and … Continue reading →

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Spring on the Farm

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Springtime on the farm is all about babies. Chicks. Kittens. Piglets. There’s a whole lot of cute going on around here lately. And, yes, some inappropriate mingling (see photo above). 75 Freedom Ranger broiler chicks arrived today. In just a … Continue reading →

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Turkey Thanks(giving)

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

From Echo Bend Farm supporter, Becky Wing Noffsinger: “Reports from those that appreciate such things were that the turkey was very delicious. There was enough for all 25 plus leftovers for all! Thank you for raising our gobbler, it felt … Continue reading →

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Drum(stick) Roll Please…Echo Bend Turkeys in Traverse Magazine

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Loving that we got another mention in Traverse Magazine — this time for our pastured holiday turkeys! http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/November-2011/Northern-Michigan-Recipes-Thanksgiving-Turkey-and-Brine/

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Granola & Turkeys in Traverse Magazine

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Echo Bend was mentioned as a source for fresh, pastured holiday turkeys in the November issue of Traverse Magazine! We are just LOVING the great press we’ve received this Fall, which warms our heart as we  begin to close the … Continue reading →

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Turkey Dog

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Walked out back this morning to be pulled up short by the sight of an empty turkey coop. I had a total-body clench and “Oh NO” moment, immediately dreading telling 9 families (including my own) that they would not be … Continue reading →

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Happy hogs, hens, and honeybees

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

2 new nucs of honeybees arrived Friday night, much to our great relief and delight. They were hard at work in the buckwheat first thing Saturday morning. Bees buzzing busily in each loud, gaudy squash trumpet is great company as … Continue reading →

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