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Chicken Coops: What 28 Years of Raising Chickens Taught Me About Building vs Buying
I got my first chicken at the Butler Fair when I was three years old. That’s not a figure of speech; my parents have the photo. Twenty-eight years later I’m running Silkies and ISA Browns at Stella Manor, and I’ve been through just about every coop configuration you can imagine: coops I built from scratch,…
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First Connealy Total Package Calf on the Ground And She’s Exactly What We Were After
It’s been a busy spring and summer here at Stella Manor, and I’ve been putting off writing this update because, honestly, things haven’t slowed down enough to sit at a keyboard. But this one deserves its own post. We have our first Connealy Total Package calf on the ground, a heifer, and she has the…
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New Arrival: A Total Package Heifer Hits the Ground at Stella Manor
We had a heifer calf born on March 29th out of 117M, one of our first-calf heifers, sired by Connealy Total Package. She came in at 78 pounds, was up quick, and latched onto colostrum without any issues. That’s about all you can ask for from a heifer’s first calving. She’s already looking the part.…
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239L Welcomes Her First Calf
This week was an exciting milestone at Deluisio Angus as 239L delivered her first calf. He is already showing a friendly temperament, a trait we place a lot of value on in our herd. Watching him interact in the pasture, it’s clear he carries himself with confidence and curiosity. Pedigree Strength This calf is sired…
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The No-Nonsense Productivity of the Novogen Brown Chicken
By Cody Deluisio In the press · Where to find Cody online · Backlink Deep Dive 1. Meet the Novogen Brown: A Powerhouse Layer The Novogen Brown is a French-developed red sex-link hybrid, built for commercial egg production but suited perfectly for homesteads too. It’s a cross of heritage breeds like Rhode Island Red and…
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How I Got My First Chicken at the County Fair
When I was just three years old, I went to the County Fair with my family. I don’t remember much about that day, but I do remember one thing clearly: I came home with my very first chicken. It was a small, fluffy bird—probably confused, definitely loud—and I was instantly obsessed. That one chicken changed…
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The Philosophy Behind Calm-Temperament Angus Cattle
At the heart of this new initiative is a belief that disposition isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s critical for herd health, handler safety, and long-term productivity. Deluisio Angus, based in Bell Township, Pennsylvania, raises their herd with regenerative farming principles and daily human interaction. Each calf is touched, led, and socialized regularly from a young…
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Building a Calmer, More Productive Herd Through Mindful Breeding
Anyone who works with cattle knows the value of a calm herd. Stressful cattle handling isn’t just unpleasant, it can lead to lower productivity, safety risks, and even health issues in your animals. Fortunately, producers have the power to create calmer herds through mindful and deliberate breeding decisions. Genetics plays a huge role in shaping…
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Heat Stress and Shade Seeking: Summer Comes to Stella Manor
June 21, 2025 – Westmoreland County, PA: As of this morning, the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for much of the region, with heat index values expected to reach up to 103°F in some parts of eastern Ohio. While we are not quite touching triple digits here, our temperatures in Westmoreland County are…
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Summer Heat, Crop Stress, and the Curious Disappearance of Rain
Here in Western Pennsylvania, summer has made itself known. After another abnormally wet spring, we’ve suddenly hit a wall — mid-June rolls in, and the rain just… stops. The past couple years have followed this same pattern: saturated fields through May, then weeks of dry heat with barely a cloud in sight. For farmers trying…
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