Woodford, a Bourbon Red heritage breed turkey, roosts on the railing on our back stoop each night. In the morning, as soon as he hears me moving around inside the house, he pecks on the pane of our ...
12 Odd Tips on Raising Heritage Breed Turkeys You Need to Know
We hear a lot about heritage breed livestock these days. In fact, homesteaders, like you and me, are a big part of why the preservation of "at risk" breeds has become a focus of home food production. ...
Is Raising Turkeys for Eggs at Homestead a Viable Option?
If you’re already raising chickens for eggs you may be wondering if there’s any other animal you can raise for a dual purpose. What about turkeys? You love their meat at Thanksgiving, but would ...
Beginner’s Guide to Raising Turkey from Poults in Your Backyard
Are you considering raising your own turkeys this year? From the get-go, you need to know that turkeys aren’t the most cost-effective animal to include on your homestead, but it’s worth it to ...
About Delaware Chickens: No-nonsense, Dual Purpose Heritage Birds
For the farmer interested in a good bird with no frills, these simple but beautiful chickens are a great, no-nonsense breed. Delaware chickens were once a leading breed for the meat industry. The ...
About Bourbon Red Turkeys: Distinguished Meat Birds
I don’t think anything says regal quite like the image of a proud Bourbon Red tom walking around being a showoff. Bourbon Red turkeys are raised primarily for meat and are well loved by many small ...
About Red and Black Sex-Link Chickens: The Hybrid Taking Over Flocks Everywhere
Red and black sex-link chickens are some of the most popular hybrid chickens around and seem to be rapidly finding their homes in many chicken coops. Well known for their quick growth and high ...
About White Faced Black Spanish Chickens: The Farm Clowns
If you’ve never seen one of these interesting chickens, they certainly might take you by surprise! White Faced Black Spanish chickens have gained the reputation of looking like a clown for a good ...
Suckling and the Vital Importance of Colostrum for Goat Kids
Some people freak out at the thought of goat labor. Truth be told, it is a very gooey process. It's also a bit emotionally challenging to watch your darling does go through the pain of labor. ...