Today we welcome Lulu Redder of Feral Woman Farm in the Snoqualmie Valley. We discuss chicken husbandry, small scale farms, and why working and buying food from small farmers is better for everyone.

How did you get into small scale farming? do you describe yourself as a farmer, homesteader, something else?

Why are small scale farms important?

I know you work with chickens and pigs, what else do you do?

Lets talk chickens:

Where do you start? Is there a difference between chickens who lay eggs and ones we eat for dinner?  Tell me how that process goes.

What does "husbandry" mean and how does it work with chickens? What is the timeline, daily chores, etc.?

What does butcher day look like?

How does the WSDA vs USDA work for small scale chicken producers? Can you sell them? if so, how and where?

Tell us about your classes and other events you do/teach.

How can one support you and other small scale farmers?

 

Show notes: www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-feral