Maine farmers flock to organic egg production

Maine farmers flock to organic egg production

Organic egg production is becoming more popular in Maine, with more than a dozen registered organic egg farms in the state.

Philip Conant of Freedom Farm in Clinton is one of the pioneers of organic egg production in Maine. He and his wife, Sue, have been raising chickens for eggs since the early 1990s.

The vast majority of their eggs are now certified organic, and they sell them at local farmers markets and to restaurants.

"We went organic not because we were looking to be different, but because it made sense to us from a health and environmental perspective," Phil Conant said. "The birds are healthier when they can forage for their food, and there are no artificial chemicals or antibiotics in the eggs."

Most of the organically raised chickens in Maine are on small family farms like Freedom Farm. But there are a growing number of larger commercial operations as well. Green Mountain Feeds in Enosburg Falls is a feed mill that has been producing organic poultry feed for almost 15 years.

"Organic egg production is really starting to take off," said Steve Acker, president of Green Mountain Feeds. "It used to be just a few small growers, but now there are quite a few large-scale producers as well."

Demand for organic eggs continues to grow, both domestically and internationally. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that demand for organic eggs will exceed supply by more than 20 percent this year.

Flock of birds delay UK flight

A flock of birds delaying a UK flight is certainly an unexpected event, but it does happen from time to time. A delay caused by a flock of birds typically lasts for about 15 minutes, but that can vary depending on the size and location of the flock.

Birds seem to cause the most delays during the spring and summer months. This is likely due to the fact that there are more birds in the air during those times of year. It's not just large flocks of birds that can cause delays either - even a small group of birds can disrupt air traffic.

Most airports have procedures in place to deal with bird disturbances, but occasionally a delay will still occur. If you're traveling during peak bird season, it's always a good idea to factor in some extra time just in case a flock of birds causes a delay.

Group of turkeys becomes internet sensation

For the past few weeks, a group of turkeys has been living near a Walmart in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The turkeys have become something of an internet sensation, with people coming from all over to see them.

Wild turkeys can be found all over the United States, but they are usually shy and hard to spot. This group of turkeys is different. They have no fear of people and have even been known to follow cars around.

Some people have expressed concern for the safety of the turkeys, but MassWildlife officials say they are perfectly safe. The turkeys are not considered to be a threat and will eventually move on to another location.

The Flock is a new, dark and intense thriller game

A new thriller game is coming to iOS and Android devices and it looks intense. The Flock is an atmospheric puzzle game where you play as the last surviving member of a flock of birds. The aim of the game is to guide your flock home before the light fades.

The artwork in the game is very striking, with dark, muted colours that give the game a tense feeling. You'll have to navigate your way through complicated physics puzzles, using whatever objects you can find to help you. There's no telling what dangers may be lurking in the shadows.

The Flock is set for release on January 22nd, and it looks like it could be one of the most interesting and atmospheric games of the year. If you enjoyed games like Limbo or Inside, then this is definitely one for you.

Cheep! Chirp! Twitter users flock to new social media platform

Since its release in March of 2018, Cheep! Chirp! has gained a following of over 100,000 Twitter users. The platform is a simple, fast, and fun way to stay connected with friends and followers.

Cheep! Chirp! is essentially a stripped-down version of Twitter. There are no fancy features, no polls or quizzes, and no live video streaming. What you see is what you get: a basic social media platform that lets you share text, images, and links.

One thing that sets Cheep! Chirp! apart from other social media platforms is its speed. Posts appear almost immediately after being uploaded, which is great for keeping up with the latest news and gossip. The app is also very lightweight, meaning that it doesn't take up much space on your phone or tablet.

If you're looking for a simple, no-frills way to stay connected with friends and followers, then Cheep! Chirp! is definitely worth checking out.

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