At one point, there were only 22 California condors left in the world. But, things are changing for the better. In this episode, Chris Parish of The Peregrine Fund shares about the work being done to reintroduce growing condor populations to the wild and how people are creating positive change in hunting and animal-management practices to reduce lead poisoning in condors. More from Mother Earth News and Friends  ? Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/  ? Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/  ? Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/  ? Instagram   &nb ..read more

Do pigeons make good pets? For thousands of years, pigeons have been companions to humans, and today, many people raise them and show them off in shows around the world. In this episode, John DeCarlo and Tim Heidrich of the National Pigeon Association discuss raising pigeons, why keep pigeons, building a pigeon loft, what do you feed pigeons, and more. Maybe pigeon-keeping is for you! More from Mother Earth News and Friends  ? Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/  ? Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/  ? Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/  ? Instagr ..read more

Whether you’re caring for livestock yourself or want to be a more informed consumer, you can learn about how antibiotics use plays a role in raising animals – and how antibiotics resistance can pose a challenge for animal and human health. In this episode, Steven Roach of Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) answers some of the big questions when it comes to antibiotics use in livestock, including the risks of antibiotics overuse, antibiotics stewardship for people and animals, and how to choose producers that practice safe antibiotics use.  More from Mother Earth News and Friends  ? Po ..read more

Story by Erin Snyder, read by Kenny Coogan. Learn how to put your web-footed friends to work in the garden while keeping your crops safe. This story comes from the June/July 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. More from Mother Earth News and Friends ? Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ ? Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/ ? Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/ ? Instagram    / motherearthnewsmag   ? TikTok    / motherearthnewsmagazine     The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leader ..read more

You have a backyard flock – with an abundance of eggs. What can you do to make the most of them? For some, you may be able to sell them to family and friends. In this episode, Queren King-Orozco shares how to sell eggs as a home business, including selling chicken eggs requirements and best practices, marketing strategies, counting costs and income, and the benefits of making your egg business a family affair. More from Mother Earth News and Friends  ? Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/  ? Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/  ? Store https://store.mothereart ..read more

Feeling wary of predators around your birds? You’re not alone. In this episode, Tomia MacQueen of Wildflower Farm share how to protect your poultry and waterfowl from predators, notably in urban and suburban spaces. We’ll cover ways of protection, predator-proofing your coop, guard animals for chickens and other birds, how to protect ducks from hawks, predator identification, and more. More from Mother Earth News and Friends  ? Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/  ? Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/  ? Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/  ? Instag ..read more

Story by Tamsin Cooper, read by Kenny Coogan. Why early experiences are important for your birds. This story comes from the April/May 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. Read more at https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/chick-and-duckling-imprinting/ More from Mother Earth News and Friends  ? Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/  ? Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/  ? Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/  ? Instagram    / motherearthnewsmag    ? TikTok    / motherearthnewsmagazine    Th ..read more

Have you ever wanted to add some fun-loving ducks to your property? In this episode, John, Mark, and Katie Metzer of Metzer Farms share how to care for baby ducks, including how to prepare for their arrival, what to feed ducklings, if ducks can go broody, and more. By the end of this episode, maybe you’ll want to welcome a few web-footed friends to your homestead! More from Mother Earth News and Friends  ? Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/  ? Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/  ? Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/  ? Instagram    / mot ..read more

Hatching baby chicks can be a great way to introduce kids to the world of incubation, poultry, and all the challenges and joys of homesteading – not to mention leadership and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Ann Accetta-Scott shares more about egg-hatching curriculum for children, whether using it as a family side project or a homeschooling lesson, and the ways children can grow through these chick-hatching ventures. More from Mother Earth News and Friends  ? Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/  ? Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/  ? Store https://store.m ..read more

Story by Elizabeth Mack, read by John Moore. A new, peeping box of fluffy little chicks can be scary, but this excellent advice can help you. This story comes from the February/March 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. Read more at https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/bringing-new-chicks-home/ More from Mother Earth News and Friends ? Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ ? Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/ ? Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/ ? Instagram    / motherearthnewsmag   ? TikTok    / motherear ..read more