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Charles Ochsner has always wanted to be able to make a living off his family's 124-acre spread in rural Glyndon. Now he's decided to raise Cornish cross chickens, without using antibiotics or growth hormones, and while using a "chicken tractor" that allows chickens to eat grass, peck at bugs and roam.

On the sprawling eight acres that were christened Paradise Found Farms in 2015, Chris and Kelly Cogswell have been particularly busy the last few days

The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 21. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, breaking records from

Hobby Farms Keep These Things In Mind When Buying Spring Chicks There are different ways to order spring chicks, not to mention a plethora of breeds. Heres some advice for starting out from experienced chicken-keepers. 1.1K views PHOTO: Tsekhmister/Shutterstock Purchasing spring chicks from a hatchery has important advantages, such as fewer people handling the birds, lessening the chance for cross contamination in establish...

Hobby Farms 20 Chicken Breeds To Consider In 2021 Looking for a new chicken breed to try out in the coop this year? We rounded up 20 of the best breeds to add to your flock in 2021! 151 views PHOTO: slowmotiongli/Shutterstock To celebrate Hobby Farms’ 20th anniversary, we’ve picked 20 of the best chicken breeds in 20 different categories to fulfill your every small-farm need. From the best layers to the best meat breed...

Hobby Farms Pickin’ Poultry: Choose The Right Birds For Your Farm Meat chickens? Layers? Attractive yard birds to turn the neighbors heads? Make sure you choose the right poultry for your farm needs to avoid problems down the road. 2.9K views PHOTO: Engin/Pexels There are hundreds of chicken breeds in the world—a staggering number when you think of their humble beginnings as the Red Junglefowl. Around 90 breeds are acce...

Cielo Vista Farm Lisa Harrison Rivas, Staff Writer Dec. 14, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of15 Paul and Gayle Rundus live on their 39- acre farm in Schertz with their daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters.Lisa Harrison RivasShow MoreShow Less 2of15 Cielo Vista Farm, located off Interstate 10 on Weir Road, is about 22 miles from downtown San Antonio and 15 minutes from downtown Cibolo.Courtesy Paul RundusShow MoreShow Less 3of15 4of15 The couple moved to Texas from Indiana. They purchased the fa...