About the Author
Mark Hall
Mark lives with his wife, their three daughters, and numerous pets on a four-acre slice of paradise in rural Ohio. He is a veteran small-scale chicken farmer and an avid observer of nature. As a freelance writer, Mark endeavors to share his life experiences in a manner that is both informative and entertaining.
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Articles by Mark Hall
Roosty the Rooster
August 4, 2021 · Mark Hall · Chickens 101
Although I never wanted roosters, Roosty the Rooster grew on me and in the end, became the protector my flock needed.
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Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch!
April 24, 2020 · Mark Hall · Chickens 101
Feed, water, and fertilized eggs lay on plenty of soft bedding. Conspicuously missing were the two broody hens. The job of moving them out of the nest boxes was akin to prying an ill-tempered badger from its burrow.
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