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Backyard Chicken Myths
There have always been some typical myths about raising chickens that are simply not true! They don’t attract bugs, in fact they are great bug control for your yard. They aren’t smelly unless they are locked up without being cleaned out at all. The rooster is the only noisy bird, which isn’t completely necessary to [...]
Five Reasons You Should Own Chickens
Have you ever thought about raising chickens but assumed there would be some regulation against it? Check again! You might be shocked at how many chickens you’re allowed to have! I read this article on “The Pioneer Way” from last year about some solid reasons to raise your own chickens that still hold true. [...]
Raising Chickens is possible in Urban Environments too!
Just read a post in The New York Times Environmental blog called “Urban Garden? Check. Now, Chickens” about raising chickens in urban environments! “The birds have helped to strengthen a sense of community among her neighbors.” “I love my chickens. They’re my pets. They come when I call them, they make great noises, and homegrown [...]
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Front Yard Coop talks about hunting and cooking with venison!
“Home Raised Eggs Offer Superior Nutrition”
1/3 less cholesterol • 1/4 less saturated fat • 2/3 more vitamin A • 2 times more omega- 3 fatty acids • 3 times more vitamin E • 7 times more beta carotene Read about why home raised eggs are the better choice…
FYC Interviews with Living The Country Life
Front Yard Coop Interviews with Living The Country Life about the solar-powered coops! The interview will air on over 300 radio stations in 39 states!! The segment is expected to air the week of March 19th- will post with more information soon! In the meantime check out Living The Country Life‘s website: http://www.livingthecountrylife.com/
Positive Feedback on our Hunting Weekends!
Dear Nancy and Peter: I wanted to thank you both for another successfully experience for me at Bray Farm. As you know, the hunting part for me is important (and I do treasure any deer meat), but for me it’s the whole experience that Bray Farm gives me. Once I enter the Bray Farm property, I [...]
FYC on WNYC December 9th!
Tune into WNYC on December 9th at 5:44 pm to hear my husband and I talk about the hunting, butchering, and cooking of venison before the season ends! Check out our press release! Front Yard Coop on WNYC’s Last Chance
Eating Venison for Another Year
It’s opening weekend of deer season in New York State, which is a very big deal in my house. If you are a hunter, or are married to a hunter, it is a very big deal in your house too. Assuming my husband is successful today or tomorrow or the next day, we will have [...]
Boston Local Food Festival
Boston Local Food Festival Saturday, October 1, 2011 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Join Front Yard Coop for the 2nd Annual Boston Local Food Festival along Fort Point on Saturday October 1, 2011 from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Themed “Healthy Local Food For All!” the festival is produced by Sustainable Business Network (SBN), and is [...]
