About the Author

Lori Fontanes

Writer/photographer/backyard farmer, Lori grows more than 20 kinds of fruits, vegetables, cover crops and heritage waterfowl on land previously used for lawn. Her work has appeared in publications such as Backyard Poultry, Countryside, Acres, Grit and EcoWatch. Lori lives in Rye, New York where she serves on the city’s Conservation Commission/Advisory Committee and Sustainability Committee as well as the YMCA Cross-District Wellness Committee. She speaks frequently about healthy food and the environment for various community organizations.
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Articles by Lori Fontanes

The Phantom Chicken of London: Tastes Like Spooky!
October 27, 2021 · · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

What has feathers, a British accent and goes cluck in the night?

When we booked a trip to England this past summer, I wasn’t thinking, “Hey, let’s check out some ghost poultry while we’re gallivanting in jolly ol’!”

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A Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Ducks in Suburbia
March 14, 2019 · · Poultry 101

Add to Favorites Ducks can be charming companions in suburban backyards. As someone who never raised so much as a parakeet on her own, the idea that I could look out …

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Test Your Soil to Keep Your Poultry Safe
February 26, 2019 · · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites At first, we thought maybe our duck had hurt her leg when we weren’t looking. Eight months old and full of energy, Puff, an adorable Buff Orpington, …

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Add High Tech to the Henhouse
February 20, 2019 · · Coops

Add to Favorites Have you ever wanted to wake up late, have your coffee brewing and the chickens out of their coop? This could be a reality with a little help …

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