Chickens bred to grow in climate-controlled barns often perform poorly in an outdoor environment. Gowing facilities should be considered during breed selection.

Courtesy of:
The Western Producer



Sheila and Ron holding goslings.

Courtesy of:
The Edmonton Journal, May 5, 2001.



And for those looking for organic, free-range eggs, the Hamiltons also maintain a flock of pasture-raised laying hens.

Courtesy of:
Country Guide, October 2000.



The Hamilton Family



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Pigs Playing Games



Proud to be a Pig



Laying Hens in Tall Grass



Broilers Lounging



Dumbo, Toffee & Calves



Grazing and Hazing



Ducks Love Grass
 



Goslings Love Grass Early Too!



Erin and her Pinocchio



Chicks should always have a fresh supply of water. Heat lamps and an insulating bed of wood chips or shavings will also reduce mortality rates.

Courtesy of:
The Western Producer, May 11, 2000.



Sunworks Farm produces not only turkeys, but pigs and ducks as well.

Courtesy of:
The Camrose Canadian, March 19, 2000.



Feed cart is easily moved around the pasture
to deliver an organic grain ration.

Courtesy of:
Country Guide, October 2000.



This is what it's all about—Sheila Hamilton
with the finished product.

Courtesy of:
Country Guide, October 2000.



Ron Hamilton and daughter Shae share
the morning chores of feeding birds and
moving pens.

Courtesy of:
Country Guide, October 2000.



Camrose poultry producer Ron Hamilton puts out feed for 1,200 La Belle Rouge broiler chicks. The chicks live in a circular pen in the brooder barn. The pen, initially about 1.5 metres wide, is enlarged each day to allow the chicks more freedom to move.

Courtesy of:
The Western Producer, May 11, 2000.



Taking a stroll

Courtesy of:
The Edmonton Journal, May 5, 2001.