About the Author
Jd Belanger
In addition to writing books, Jerome (Jd, Jerry) Belanger founded Countryside and Small Stock Journal (1969), sheep! magazine, the original (1979) Backyard Poultry, as well as Dairy Goat Guide and Rabbit World. He was an organic farmer for several years, and a homesteader for most of his life. Today his twin passions are gardening and cooking. Now retired in northern Wisconsin, he is known locally for his 30,000 spring bulbs and extensive collection of rare and unusual conifers.
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Articles by Jd Belanger
Everything Worth Knowing About Chicken Eggs
October 24, 2022 · Jd Belanger · Eggs & Meat
Animals of all kinds, including early humans, have eaten eggs for eons. Here’s a summary of everything about chicken eggs.
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Raising Turkeys for Meat in the Backyard
November 26, 2020 · Jd Belanger · Eggs & Meat
Discover what you need to know when raising backyard turkeys from brooding to feed finishing before they appear on the dinner table.
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