Are you on the fence about adding goats to your homestead? You’ve watched the adorable videos of goats in pajamas and know their cuteness factor is almost more than you can take. Yet, what if ...
About Royal Palm Turkeys: Not All Turkeys Are Just for Meat
This gorgeous variety of turkey is arguably one of the prettiest out there, and for a good reason. Unlike most turkeys, the Royal Palm is primarily an ornamental and exhibition variety. This bird is ...
About Russian Orloff Chickens: The Cold Hardy, Endangered Bird
Here is a rather unique and beautiful bird that you may have never heard of! The Russian Orloff used to be a critically endangered breed, according to the Livestock Conservancy. ...
18 Important Health Questions To Ask When You Buy Dairy Goats
Health is king for a successful dairy goat herd. When my family bought our first two does, we had much to learn but, thankfully, were spared much heartbreak because we made checking their health a top ...
Broody Hens: Causes, Breeds, and How to Take Care of Them
Broody hens can be viewed as a burden or the greatest asset to your chicken flock, depending on your outlook and goals. A broody hen is a chicken that wants to sit and hatch a clutch of eggs. If you ...
About Sumatra Chickens: An Exotic Exhibition Bird
Sumatra Chickens were primarily cultivated and shaped by the jungle islands just off Indonesia. These birds are eye catchers and head turners with very active and independent personalities. While the ...
About Slate Turkeys: Heritage and Endangered Meat Producers
I believe Slate turkeys may be some of the prettiest turkeys I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing. Of course, I’m rather partial to blues and lavenders so that may be why, but they are certainly ...
About Broad Breasted White Turkeys: The #1 Turkey Meat Producer
If you’ve ever eaten a turkey from the grocery store, chances are it was a Broad Breasted White Turkey. Due to their rapid growth and large processing weight, this is an ideal breed for today’s meat ...
About Ancona Chickens: Mediterranean, Barnyard Beauties
I don’t know about you guys, but I have a thing for mottled chickens. I swore I’d never have bantams and then I fell in love with Mottled Cochin bantams and got two. When I saw an Ancona Chicken, ...