e33. Alex Bates - Chickens, Turkeys, and Wool Sheep, Oh My

In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Alex Bates of Chapel Ford Farm. We discuss brooding chicks for others, pastured poultry, pastured turkeys and wool sheep.  For the Overgrazing Section, we discuss how his off-the-farm job makes him a better farmer.  Show notes available at https://grazinggrass.com/episodes/34

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