Is free-range really so great?
Posted in Chickens, ducks, geese on Jan 3rd, 2008
It is, but in weather like this I understand some of why livestock industries have gone to confinement housing. I did the last egg gathering and afternoon feeding at 3 p.m., latched the doors, and am done for the day. That may not sound earth-shattering, but it is a relief. In good weather, when everyone [...]