Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Thanksgiving Turkeys...

The turkeys are growing in leaps and bounds...

They have finally learned to obey the fence, although they continue to insist on sticking their heads through the netting to graze the other side of the fence. It’s always greener they say. Of course when they do stretch their necks out to reach that blade of grass and happen to touch the fence, they jump and jerk in an offended and surprised manner. These creatures are definitely not birds of the air.
See this undecided chap on the right, surveying the ground suspiciously after forgetting that it existed for a whole night? Turkeys especially like to roost, and always struggle with which side of the pen to get off of. I wish you could have seen him sway and flap on the edge of his perch before toppling over and making a nose-dive on the earth at his companion’s feet. They always get up like a cat… “It was deliberate, nobody panic. I meant to do that. Carry on you good fellows!”
These turkeys haven’t been “hybridized” as much as the broiler chickens, and are therefore closer in nature to the original turkey kind than broilers are to the original chicken kind. This makes them better grazers and hardier. This is why we have them on a day-range system. In this system, they get far more freedom in grazing, since they use the pasture efficiently, and we don’t have to move them as often! Being good grazers also makes them better to eat! There are more Omega-3s in animals the eat fresh salad!

Monday, October 13, 2008

Our Standard Policy For Turkeys


~ breed used: Giant White (hens and jakes)
~ grown to average dress weight 12-15 lb.
~ Delivery points in Rochester and the Twin Cities.

We are open to other options on any of the above. Let us know what your need is.

(Special Orders may have special requirements.)

What do we do?


We specialize in growing pastured poultry– chickens and turkeys who are at “Home on the Range”…!

Our birds do not merely have access to the outdoors, they are truly pastured and truly ranged. This is done by using portable shelters and portable feeders and moving them daily or more often if needed! This keeps them clean and constantly on quality pasture. The ingestion of greens is greatly enhanced by the frequent moves.

Along with the pasture and fresh water the turkeys and chickens are fed a complete non-GMO grain ration with no antibiotics or hormones. (ad libium)

What do you do?

1. Place your orders either by phone or sign-up at the Rochester Farmers Market.
2. Specify how many pounds approx.
3. Arrange for picking up your bird on the farm, in Rochester or the Twin Cities. There will be drop of points for both cities.

What Patrons are saying about our farm:

“the turkeys were wonderful-very tasty and juicy…” ~ M. P.

“...I was very happy with the way he turned out and would love another one for Christmas…” ~ G. S.

“It was a a very moist bird and very good. We roasted it in the oven and it turned out super good.” ~ C. H.

“Just a note to let you know we cooked the first of our chickens , and not only are they juicy...they are tender, meaty and flavorful as well.” ~ F. S.


"The chicken was great!...thank you so much for sending the instructions for cooking it straight from the freezer. It doesn’t get any better or easier than that! I am looking forward to making this a regular treat." ~ S. L.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Tomato Season

Psalm 128:2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
Yes, Tomato Season is almost over...don't you think this would make a great story? Maybe a short film...or a documentary...
"Life on our farm was never the same after the great tomato harvest."
Maybe I am a little over-wrought. Yes, we are very excited, but there are still tomatoes on those vines. I think it will take heavy frost to wipe them out...they may even survive that!
No comment. :)

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Why did the chicken really cross the road...?

Oh all right...

If you really want to know, you can go
here and we will explain. Sort of. :)

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Why DID the Chicken Cross the Road?


"All right, ladies, try to listen without so many verbal approvals. We want to stay on schedule today. Today we are going to address the all important subject “Why Did The very intelligent and well meaning Chicken, our dear sister, Henrietta, Cross The mysterious and otherwise notorious Road?"

"I think we should begin by introducing our friend and then tell her story. Henrietta, welcome!" (Much Cackling) "Tell us who you are and what your problem is."

"Thank you everyone for your deep concern. I am Henrietta, a well known hen in this pen, and…I crossed the road." (Many sympathetic clucks)

"Let’s do some research. This morning began simply as they always do. I assume everyone laid their eggs on schedule? Good! Then we know it wasn’t that. Following the gathering by our caretaker, did anyone miss breakfast? No? Well good then. It wasn’t that either."

"Oh yes then the caretaker came back off schedule. That is the first thing that went wrong. He came down with a crate of new hens…and…a new rooster! I went over to say hello to the new hens, and that is when the trouble started. Legolas, the Great immediately challenged the new rooster to a duel, and the Vice-Rooster began to berate me severely."

I was extremely offended, so I ran out the pen gap while the caretaker was looking the other way and…I…crossed the road...twice.