Laura Ottensman

Laura Ottensman raises chickens in rural Texas near Abilene. With over ten years of hands-on experience, she follows best practices recommended by national poultry associations and maintains detailed records for each bird.

Her flock receives routine veterinary care and preventive vaccinations to support overall flock health. Chickens roam open pastures by day and return to safe, predator-proof coops at night, while daily handling helps foster calm, confident birds. The farm emphasizes sustainable practices, including rotational grazing and balanced feed blends tailored to the birds’ nutritional needs.

Chicks are raised on site from hatching to point-of-lay under carefully controlled brooder conditions to ensure optimal development. Eggshell quality and fertility rates are tracked for every bird to inform breeding decisions. Visitors often remark on the uniform growth and sturdy constitution of her chicks, reflecting Ottensman’s steady attention to sound temperament and vigor.