About the Author
Marissa Ames
Editor of Goat Journal and Backyard Poultry magazines, Marissa Ames runs a small homestead in Fallon, Nevada, where she focuses on saving and propagating rare breeds of goats and garden vegetables. She and her husband, Russ, travel to Africa where they serve as agricultural advisors for the nonprofit I Am Zambia. She spends her free time eating lunch.
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Articles by Marissa Ames
Bethel Home Helping Hens
March 14, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Chickens 101
Add to Favorites Chickens ride a growing movement of animal therapy in care homes. These gentle, low-maintenance birds bring back memories of farms and simpler times. Kristina Reser-Jaynes watched a …
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Choosing the Best Chicken Caretaker for Your Flock
March 14, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Chickens 101
How do you ensure your backyard chickens get adequate care if you have to leave home? Learn how to pick the best chicken caretaker.
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How to Make Tempera Paint with Egg Yolk
February 22, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Eggs & Meat
Learn how to make tempera paint with egg yolk so you can use the same stunning paints as the Renaissance masters.
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How to Build a Chicken Coop for $200 or Less
February 20, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Coops
Discover inspiring chicken coop ideas for keeping coops at or under a cost of $200.
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