The sound of rain hitting the roof may be comforting to some, but for poultry keepers, endless wet weather can turn comfort into concern. While chickens, ducks, and other birds are resilient animals, prolonged exposure to wet conditions can pose serious risks to their health and well-being. Whether it’s soggy runs, damp coops, or exposureContinue reading “Rain, Rain, Go Away: The Risks of Extended Wetness for Poultry”
Author Archives: Traci Houston
Farm Table Talk: Could Your Animals Use a Reset?
I’ve heard a lot of advice over the years about raising animals. Some of it’s golden, and some of it… well, some of it is just plain questionable. Like the time I was told rabbits absolutely must eat constantly or they’d bloat up with air and drop dead on the spot. The way it wasContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Could Your Animals Use a Reset?”
Adapting to Survive: Evolution in Action
As Dr. Zach Bush eloquently points out, living beings—from microbes to mammals—are dynamic, constantly adapting to their surroundings in order to survive. This ability to evolve is what separates living entities from their inanimate counterparts. A rock doesn’t morph to resist erosion, nor does a car adjust to handle a muddy road without intervention. ButContinue reading “Adapting to Survive: Evolution in Action”
Farm Table Talk: Inflation and the Impact on Producers
Inflation. It’s that word that pops up in every conversation about the economy, every news headline, and yes, every trip to the store. While most people feel inflation when they see prices inch (or leap) higher at the checkout line, few realize how deeply it affects the folks producing those goods—especially small farms like ours.Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Inflation and the Impact on Producers”
Rex Rabbits: Velvet Coats and Endearing Traits
When it comes to rabbits that blend luxury with practicality, the Rex rabbit undoubtedly hops straight to the top of the list. With their famously plush coats, gentle personalities, and surprising adaptability, Rex rabbits have charmed their way into the hearts of homesteaders, hobbyists, and bunny enthusiasts alike. But these adorable furballs are more thanContinue reading “Rex Rabbits: Velvet Coats and Endearing Traits”
Farm Table Talk: Does It Even Matter How Our Food Is Raised?
“You think I care about how an animal was raised? We eat meat and eggs in our house!” That’s the statement someone recently made about why they wouldn’t pay an extra $0.05 for farm-fresh eggs. At first glance, it’s easy to dismiss it as just another example of entitlement. But dig a little deeper, andContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Does It Even Matter How Our Food Is Raised?”
Farm Table Talk: When Roosters Rumble—The Pecking Order in Action
Last week, we added four new roosters to our flock. As I stood there watching them sort things out with the established boys, I couldn’t help but feel a little queasy, like I was some kind of outlaw spectating a backyard cockfight. Sure, cockfighting is illegal, inhumane, and utterly unethical—there’s no defending that. But here’sContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: When Roosters Rumble—The Pecking Order in Action”
From Battery Cages to Bliss: Rehabilitating Chickens at Huckleberry Farms
At Huckleberry Farms, we recently embarked on a compassionate mission to rescue and rehabilitate a group of hens who had endured the harsh reality of life in industrial farming systems. These ex-battery hens arrived in mid March 2025, and their condition spoke volumes about their prior lives. Missing feathers, clipped beaks, and signs of nutritionalContinue reading “From Battery Cages to Bliss: Rehabilitating Chickens at Huckleberry Farms”
Farm Table Talk: Turbo-Charging Health, One Meal at a Time
Let me confess something right off the bat: justification is one of my greatest strengths. It’s practically an Olympic sport for me. Dinner is my one consistent meal, while lunch is a rare luxury, and breakfast? It might as well be a weekend-only unicorn. When someone mentioned intermittent fasting as a health-boosting lifestyle, I practicallyContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Turbo-Charging Health, One Meal at a Time”
Cover Up: Why Healthy Soil Needs Protection
Bare soil is like an open invitation for nature to wreak havoc. Without something to shield it, the ground becomes vulnerable to erosion, nutrient loss, and even a total collapse in biodiversity. At Huckleberry Farms, we’ve learned this firsthand—thanks to a free-roaming flock of highly enthusiastic chickens. What was once a lush yard has nowContinue reading “Cover Up: Why Healthy Soil Needs Protection”
