Mother Earth News and Friends

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Raising Pheasants Oct 08, 2020

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In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," we chat with Bill MacFarlane of MacFarlane Pheasants. He shares how his family established their pheasant farm, how he joined the business, and what MacFarlane Pheasants does today. And for those raising pheasants now, or those who are considering them for their backyard or farmstead, Bill provides plenty of tips and instruction on how to keep these birds healthy, safe, and ultimately acclimated to the wild if they're released.

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MacFarlane Pheasants

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The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Find Your Flock Sep 25, 2020

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In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," Cindy Gibson of Guinea Fowl International presents at the Belton, Texas MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair about establishing and caring for your poultry. She shares the benefits and disadvantages of raising mixed flocks, as well as the pros and cons of several types of birds, with an emphasis on guinea fowl.

Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:

Check out Brinsea and their leading incubation technology.

Guinea Fowl International

Do you know that the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair has moved online? Learn more about our courses and webinars, ranging from food preservation to livestock, and register for the all-access bundle now!

Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals.

To see more podcasts, visit our "Mother Earth News and Friends" page.

The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.

Caring for Quail Sep 10, 2020

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In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we tackle quail—their personality, how to raise them, and all the enjoyments and challenges that come with this small but hardy fowl. Editor Jessica Mitchell chats remotely with Kelly Bohling, who has been raising quail in her backyard within Lawrence, Kansas city limits.

Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Check out Brinsea and their leading incubation technology. Follow Three Rabbit Yarns on their website, Etsy shop, and Instagram.

Community Chickens articles by Kelly Bohling: Incubating Coturnix Quail Eggs Build Your Own Quail Brooder Housing Coturnix Quail Getting the Most from Quail Eggs The Coturnix Fix

Quail community groups: Coturnix Quail Breeders of America Urban Quail Keeping Natural Quail Keeping

Did you know the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair has moved online? Learn more about our courses and webinars, ranging from food preservation to livestock, and register for the all-access bundle now!

Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals.

To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page.

The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.

Sheep and Goat Care Jun 04, 2020

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In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," we recorded a Mother Earth News Fair stage presentation by Gianaclis Caldwell, where she talks about her experiences and best practices when it comes to raising sheep and goats.

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Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals.

To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page.

The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.

Broiler Chickens Mar 26, 2020

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Hank Will and Carla Tilghman chat about broilers. Learn more about Cornish Cross hens, how to raise, feed, house, and process these chickens.

The Magic of Koji Mar 21, 2020

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In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," we recorded a Mother Earth News Fair stage presentation by Meredith Leigh and Kirsten Shockey, where they talk about koji, a mold used for making fermented foods.

Here are a few resources that may interest you:

Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals!

To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page!

Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see some of our podcast guest live!

The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.

Chicken Behaviour Mar 10, 2020

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In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Hank Will chats with Carla Tilghman about chicken behavior from pecking order to roosters.

Coops, Brooders, and Chicken Houses Feb 27, 2020

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In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Hank Will, Editor-at-Large for Grit and Mother Earth News chats with managing editor Carla Tilghman about chicken coops. What's the difference between brooders and coops? Between tractors and hoop houses? From two long time rural and urban chicken owners.

Canning and Food Preservation Feb 20, 2020

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In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Karen Solomon, food-preservation author, talks about canning, food preservation, local sourcing, and food sustainability.

Caring for Layers Feb 12, 2020

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In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," Hank Will and Carla Tilghman chat about how to care for your layer chickens, from housing to food to storing the eggs.

Here are a few resources that may interest you:

Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals!

To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page!

Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see some of our podcast guest live!

The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.