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
The Emotional Gauntlet of Raising Meat Chickens & Other Livestock
March 14, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Eggs & Meat
“You’re raising meat chickens? You horrible, heartless human.” It’s a constant fight, isn’t it? And there are many sides on the battlefield. Those that don’t eat meat, period. Those that …
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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens (and You!)
February 15, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Feed & Health
Apple cider vinegar for chickens is a great way to keep your flock healthy. Chicken experts advise adding apple cider vinegar to your chickens’ water. Unfiltered apple cider vinegar, with …
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