Image by Boston Public Library File name: 08_06_009911 Title: Coolidge’s aunt feeding the chickens in Plymouth, VT Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer) Date created: 1917 – 1934 (approximate) Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in. Genre: Glass negatives; Portrait photographs Subjects: Animal feeding; Chickens Notes: Title from information […]
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Image by robot_zombie_monkey A bunch of us went out to St. Johns to visit Eric’s (and Ben’s) chicks. This was their second time outside and they were having a grand old time. Question by The Boss: What are some common dishes in the Pacific Northwest? What are some common dishes in the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, […]
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Image by Topato Lucy adopted us about 4 years ago while she was 6-12 months old. We’ve always figured she was 1/2 lab and 1/2 pit bull. More likely, she is a combination of poorly bred lab and pit, and/or possibly some pointer. She has markings on her chest that suggest some pointer lineage, and […]
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Image by Indiana Public Media Mandy Corry raises two different types of turkeys for her Thanksgiving customers — Broad Breasted Bronze and Broad Breasted White. Photo: Annie Corrigan/WFIU Learn more at Schacht Farm. Question by lindsay_4524: How long would it take for a 37 pound Turkey to be fully cooked? We raised a turkey all […]
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Image by rbanks Some shots from a farm open day over the summer Question by Consuela: How come chicken is so cheap? At my local chinese food restaurant I can get a half fried chicken for $ 3.25. I’ve never bought a whole chicken at a grocery store, but I could imagine it can’t be […]
Continue reading …Question by Rudy: What do you think about the vegan movement? I joined a club at my school which deals with worldwide fund raising and charities, but the group is also pro vegan. They started talking about genetically modified foods, and I mentioned the salmon controversy of this week, and they went crazy, saying it […]
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Image by foghornleg90 Stone Mountain Georgia Question by kylah: Can my ducks survive on my pond? I want to get two baby ducklings and raise them. I live out in the woods/country and have a large beaver pond in my back yard. If i were to raise the ducks, would they survive living on the […]
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Image by agrilifetoday Turkeys being raised for meat in Texas. (Texas A&M AgriLife Communications photo) Question by swhelan007: How do you cook a fresh turkey never cooked a fresh one before? A friend is giving me a turkey he raise at his farm and I always had frozen turkeys before. Thanks Add your own answer […]
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Image by sierravalleygirl the chickens hang out on the front often in the morning to warm themselves up. They also like to look into the house at us. Question by Tesco – very little help: Keeping Backyard Chickens!? I’d love a couple of chickens! I think they’re quite the character and would be good for […]
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Image by robot_zombie_monkey A bunch of us went out to St. Johns to visit Eric’s (and Ben’s) chicks. This was their second time outside and they were having a grand old time. Question by Boppysgirl: Homesteading for beginners…? My husband and I are going to close escrow on our new 5 acre property with a […]
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