Revolutionizing Chick Care: A Peek Inside Our Farm's Brooder Upgrade

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April 4, 2024

Greetings from the Farm!

Exciting news from our neck of the woods: we're gearing up to welcome our newest arrivals – a fresh batch of day-old chicks! But before they arrive, we've been hard at work updating their new home – our upgraded chicken brooder.

Why the Brooder's Makeover Matters

What is a chicken brooder? These safe spaces are where our young chicks spend their first few weeks, getting used to farm life before spreading their wings outdoors. We've learned lessons over many years, facing challenges with predators and temperature swings.

A Team Effort

But fear not – we're not ones to shy away from a challenge! With input from our dedicated team, we've brainstormed solutions and invested in automatic feeding and watering systems. These upgrades not only make life easier for our farmers but also help welcome healthy chicks to the farm.

Putting Care First

Just like parenting, consistency is key when it comes to chicken care. By streamlining our daily routines, we're striving to provide the best start for our feathered friends.

What's on the Horizon?

The chicks journey doesn't end in the brooder. As stewards of the land, we'll be introducing these chicks to the pastures soon. So stay tuned for more updates from the farm – there's always something new on the horizon!

How can you learn more?

Don't miss out on the full scoop straight from the farm! Catch this video update for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our brooder upgrade journey. Click here to watch the video on YouTube and join us in celebrating our commitment to nurturing happy, healthy chicks: Chicken Brooder Update

When Life Gives You Turkey...

We are picking up our latest creation from the farm’s bounty today. Real nourishing bone broth made from our pastured turkeys. This broth is made by simmering turkey backs and turkey feet with a medley of local vegetables. We are left with turkey backs after breaking down the whole carcass into pieces like wings, legs, breasts, and thighs. Our farm relies on utilizing the whole animal in order to maintain sustainability. Turkey backs and feet are generally used to create healthy bone broths, or can also be used to fuel a raw dogfood diet. The strong hands that crafted this broth are from our friends and long-time wholesale partners at Sauce and Bread Kitchen. Why bone broth? Not all broth is created the same, and it starts with what goes into the pot. When you simmer bones slowly over time, especially joints, feet, and connective tissue, you begin to draw out the deeper nutrients that aren’t found in a quick stock. Collagen, gelatin, minerals; the kind of nourishment that comes from using the whole animal, the way it was traditionally done. You’ll notice the difference right away. A true bone broth has body to it. When chilled, it gels. That’s a sign of the natural collagen that supports joints, skin, and overall recovery, especially this time of year as we come out of winter. But just as important as how it’s made is where it comes from. Our turkeys are raised outdoors, on pasture, moving, foraging, living the way they’re meant to. That life translates into stronger bones, healthier fat composition, and ultimately a broth that carries more depth; both in flavor and in nourishment. Compare that to most grocery store broths, where the source is often unknown, the cooking process is shortened, and the final product is diluted to hit a price point. It serves a purpose, but it’s not the same. This is slower. More intentional. Made from animals you know, raised on a farm you trust. Something you can sip on its own, or use as a base to bring real flavor and nourishment into your meals.

Revolutionizing Chick Care: A Peek Inside Our Farm's Brooder Upgrade

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