Heritage breeds, heritage meat, what does all of this mean? You may have heard a decent bit of hype regarding heritage chickens, pigs, goats and cows but just don’t know exactly what it means. A ...
All You Need to Know About Creating Chicken Dust Bath
“Savannah! The chickens are dying! Like a lot of them!” Oh no! My heart starts pounding and I race out to the chicken run only to find half my flock joyously dust bathing. This was a mistake my ...
Fire Prevention Tips for Your Chicken Coop
Fires on the farm can be a very real and frightening possibility that can leave assets destroyed and livestock hurt. Many fires can be prevented by using some common safety measures and knowing the ...
How Raising Chickens Can Teach Children About Responsibility
When I was nine years old, my family acquired our first batch of meat chickens. A decision that likely changed the course of my life. I was enamored with the delicate new chicks. I happily took on the ...
Can You Keep Ducks and Chickens Together?
When starting a homestead, chickens are usually the first animals to make their debut on the farm. Next spring rolls around and you find yourself in the feed store checkout line with some adorable ...
Best Homesteading Facebook Groups to Connect with Like-Minded People
Homesteading is an incredible hobby or way of life, but it can also be a beautiful way of fellowship with people aspiring to the same lifestyle. Depending on where you live, you may not have many ...
Buff Orpington Duck: A Well Rounded Dual-Purpose Breed
Stop the presses. Are we talking about Orpington ducks? We’ve all heard of Orpington chickens, but not everyone’s heard of their web-footed counterpart. If you haven’t heard of Orpington ducks, ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Chicken-Selling Business
Are you considering starting up your own chicken selling business? There’s a lot to consider when it comes to any endeavor, so it’s an excellent idea to consider all the different angles and ...
Welsh Harlequin Duck: An Endangered, Dual Purpose Breed
Welsh Harlequin Ducks are a breed with a unique history, diverse uses, and a teetering endangerment status. This duck is well suited for a variety of uses, from meat and egg production to raising ...