One of my all time favorite stories from writer Garrison Keillor can be found in the introduction to “Leaving Home.” Keillor talks about growing up in a strict Christian home among the “Brethren,” and all the deprivations they had to suffer. But he speaks “cheekishly” about his family’s soft spot for sweet corn, saying that … Continue reading
Lately we have a lot of conversation on our website about the über chicken, but growing silently in the background is dass andere Deutsch Huhn (that other German chicken, for those who sprechen nicht Deutsch). We have to say that these German New Hampshires are truly wonderful birds. They have been growing rapidly, dwarfing their little barred rock … Continue reading
Sunbird Farms is pleased to announce that we are now NPIP certified. This national certification lets our customers know that we have healthy birds, living in clean environments that are properly managed and inspected by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and overseen by the California Poultry Health Board. We are delighted to have … Continue reading
For a limited time, we are offering these ultra-rare, ultra-productive birds as juveniles. The Bielefelder is at the top of the dual-purpose chain, as prolific and productive as they come. We have a very select number of juvenile chicks, ranging from 3-5 weeks old that we are able to share with those looking for the … Continue reading
The last week has been one of highs and lows. Many nights around our dinner table we will share the day’s triumphs and tragedies, a brief glance into the ups and downs of each person’s day. It’s a meaningful time of sharing both the good and the bad, doubling our joy and mitigating our sadness. For … Continue reading
In the 90′s Volkswagen introduced us to Fahrvergnügen. They said this was the embodiment of the volkswagen experience, “driving enjoyment.” Today we are hoping to introduce the world to a new term, “huhnvergnügen:” or “chicken enjoyment.” Created in the “economic and cultural heart” of eastern Westphalia (the place, not the van), Germany’s own Gerd Roth set … Continue reading
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