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The Fate of American Poultry
  • Oct 20, 2020
The Fate of American Poultry

In the early 1800s millions of Bison roamed the plains of the United States. Less than 100 years later their numbers had been reduced to a mere 541 animals. While early conservation efforts helped raise this figure modestly, it was only when American farmers began raising Bison for their meat that their population grew into the hundreds of thousands. Much like the early Bison, the millions of healthy Standardbred chickens and turkeys which used to occupy the American landscape are now on the brink of extinction.

The Values Guiding Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch
  • Oct 9, 2020
The Values Guiding Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch

We applaud Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch’s Frank Reese Ranch for putting into words the values that inspire him to continue to preserve endangered poultry breeds poultry.  Here are the values that guide his practice.

Heritage Thanksgiving Turkeys Are Here!
  • Sep 9, 2020
Heritage Thanksgiving Turkeys Are Here!

A Brief History of Heritage Turkeys
  • Sep 5, 2020
A Brief History of Heritage Turkeys

2020 News and Updates from Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch
  • Jul 6, 2020
2020 News and Updates from Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch

What Separates Heritage Chickens From the Rest of the Pack?
  • Jan 7, 2020
What Separates Heritage Chickens From the Rest of the Pack?

Natalie Portman speaks about Eating Animals on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  • Nov 18, 2019
Natalie Portman speaks about Eating Animals on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Frank Reese: Heritage Radio Hall of Fame
  • Nov 5, 2019
Frank Reese: Heritage Radio Hall of Fame