Author: 7arrowranch
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Maverick, the Goose
This is Maverick. He’s a Livestock Guardian. A guard goose. Did you know geese could guard livestock? If you’ve ever been beaten by the wings of a goose, then you understand why! Geese are often used to protect chicken flocks out on pasture—and that is Maverick’s role. Geese are pretty good about keeping skunks, raccoons,…
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What’s Going On With My Chickens?!
For the last 2 years, our meat birds have been dismally small. This year has been even worse than last year. I got so frustrated last weekend when I went to process chickens, that after the first 4 were ready to gut, I told my husband to put the rest of them back. No more…
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Chick-Fil-A Reversed Course On It’s “No Antibiotics Ever” Stance
Chick fil a has backtracked on a decade-long commitment to serve antibiotic-free chicken, causing quite the stir online! So let’s dive into this a bit. Many poultry producers, especially large, commercial producers, use antibiotics across the board in their flocks either to prevent disease, or to treat a chicken and nearby chickens who have contracted…
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Embracing the Suck
It’s winter, y’all. Like, really winter. Not just according to the calendar, but according to the thermometer. I know all you Yankees–which to us Texans is anyone north of the Red River–are laughing your socks off at me right now. I know y’all are used to sub-zero temps, lake effect snow a la straight off of the Great Lakes,…
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Winter Storm Survival–Week 10
This is it! The final week of our 10-week series! And this week, we talk about entertainment! If the power goes out for an extended amount of time, and you are stranded at home, I have already taught you how to stay warm, hydrated, and full. But at some point, you’re going to get just plain bored. Or, get so…
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Winter Survival Guide–Week 9
Today’s post will be short and sweet, because honestly, canning isn’t something I am an expert at, or even know very well!! I am still learning this one, right alongside y’all!! It’s not a skill that translates to backpacking, so it’s not one I particularly cared to learn much about until we moved to a farm, and…
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Winter Storm Survival–Week 7
Dutch ovens, box ovens, buddy stoves, and esbit stoves! More ways to cook with the power goes out!
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Winter Storm Survival–Week 6
So far, we have learned how NOT to panic. We have learned that offense (preparedness) is the best defense. We have learned that adequate shelter is our #1 concern, and that adequate shelter includes your clothing, trapping heat, and can include generating heat. We have learned how and where to source water, how to store…
Boots and Roots 