That handsome fellow right there is Rooster. The one and only, OG, very first rooster at Mother Luck Ranch. And this is Rooster less than two weeks after we brought him home in the fall of 2020. Three years later
Temple Grandin stands as a beacon of innovation, compassion, and advocacy in the realm of animal welfare. Renowned as an animal behaviorist, professor, and author, Grandin has reshaped our understanding of animal care and the ethical treatment of livestock. Let’s
Regenerative agriculture is a holistic approach to farming that aims to restore and improve soil health. One key aspect of regenerative agriculture, and one championed by Joel Salatin, is the use of chickens and cattle in a symbiotic relationship to
The Amos Miller farm raid on February 4th, 2020 sent shockwaves through the farming community, igniting a legal battle that underscores the ongoing tensions between small-scale farmers and government regulatory agencies. The raid, conducted by the United States Department of
As first-generation ranchers, we’ve witnessed a powerful movement taking shape among a new generation who are purchasing larger plots of land. It’s a movement centered around regenerative agriculture—a transformative farming approach that we believe holds the key to our collective
Y’all, this is a tough one to write. It’s something we all experience, and tend to only discuss in the tightest of circles. It feels a little embarrassing, a lot like failure, weeps of sorrow, with a tinge of irresponsibility.
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other. Walter Elliott Some call it perseverance, we call it grit. In farming and ranching, there is always going to be loss. The challenge is maximizing
In the modern world, we are constantly bombarded with information about how to eat healthy and stay fit. But what most of society doesn’t fully grasp is that what we eat also affects our health in more ways than one.
I don’t know about y’all, but my very least favorite ranch chore was cleaning and filling plastic waterers for the fowl. I love love love our chickens, guineas, ducks, and turkeys, but they can require a lot more daily maintenance
What’s not to love about bees? They’re cute, fuzzy, and so important to our ecosystem. Before you get started, however, there are a few factors you need to consider. Keep reading for information on starting your own backyard beehive! What