Mary Curtis

Mary Curtis is a chicken breeder in Tennessee, part of Middle Tennessee near Nashville. She has been raising a dual-purpose chicken breed for several years, following recommended health screenings and participating in national poultry organizations.

Her birds thrive on a diet of locally sourced grains supplemented by foraging in open pastures, and they are sheltered in temperature-monitored coops with nesting boxes designed for cleanliness and comfort. Chicks spend time alongside mature hens to foster natural behaviors and confidence, reflecting her philosophy that early socialization leads to well-adjusted adult birds.

Living on a small family homestead, she maintains detailed records of hatch rates and lineage while managing pastures through rotational grazing to support environmental stewardship. Her farm’s eggs are noted at county fairs for consistent shell coloration and robust flavor, reflecting her careful breeding and feeding practices. Mary believes that sharing knowledge about pasture management and cooperative care techniques helps promote healthier flocks across the region.