The Hen House

Is buying food from a farm really worth it? Today, we take a deep dive into costs and profits of small time farmers. Is our $10 Butt roast really worth it? And how much do we actually make compared to a grocery store.

Enjoy this special video episode recorded from our New Years cottage! Emily, Mikaela, Stefan and Lorne all sit down to reflect on the past year and what is to come!

Today, we are getting in the Christmas Spirit talking about traditions and how to embrace new ones as life changes. Merry Christmas Everyone!

Come one, Come all! Hear our pork selling philosophy and the best way to deal with a dud puzzle.

As the days get shorter and the nights longer - things can get a little tougher. On the farm and in our personal lives. Listen in as we talk about how we prepare the farm, and our hearts, for this possibly tough season.

This episode might sound a bit different than you are used to! This episode is all about changes in our lives and how they change us.

This one gets a little up close and personal as Mikaela describes life and farm changes that affect this podcast and the farm as we know it.

Today we have a very anticipated guest joining us! Rebecca is a veterinarian who works with pets and livestock! She sat down with Emily and Mikaela to talk about being a vet and the types of things she encounters in her work life.

Farming and Hunting have some similarities - harvesting animals for table fare. Today we have Curtis - Hunter, Angler and Mallard Wrangler extraordinaire - talking about harvesting animals in the wild.

Another long wait! Sorry for the late episode - life has been so busy lately! We've got a good one for you though: Mikaela and Emily talk about the tough times on the farm. How to weather storms and stay resilient when times get tough.

We are back from a bit of a break! Listen to Part 2 of our raising meat chickens. In this episode we talk about expenses and profit.

This is Part 1 of 2! Today we are talking about all you need to raise your very own meat chickens!

Despite some sound issues this episode, it is worth the listen as Mikaela and Emily talk to Lorne! We learn more about Lorne and his involvement in the farm. Sorry about some of the wonky audio - we've done our best to fix it!

Listen to the story Mikaela wrote about how we got our pigs and the man who took a chance on a couple of eager newbies.

Listen in as we talk about tips for raising laying hens! Stay to the end to hear how we grew our egg business to sell 80 eggs a day.

This Episode is a Ruach Farm Update. Listen to find out what the farm is up to these days.

The Hen House welcomes their first guest! Emily and Mikaela learn more about Kelly, her farm and her sheep!

Today, we are talking about piglets! Emily and Mikaela explain how Ruach farm prepares for pre, during and post piglet births.

Emily and Mikaela talk about all the animals Ruach Farm has and why.

Let's get started! Learn about farming and friendship as Mikaela and Emily discuss Ruach Farm and all that goes with it.