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. ...
About Campine Chickens: Petite and Fun Barnyard Pets
Campine chickens are small, active birds originating from Belgium with a whole lot of pep in their step. These birds are kept mainly for egg production and exhibition and are not an ideal choice for ...
How to Get Ready for Goat Kidding Season
I love this time of year. Spring is in the air; my garden is starting to look like a garden again. Plus, my goats are becoming hormonal, nasty, biting brats to each other. They are butting heads over ...
About Fayoumi Chickens: Backyard Egyptian Birds
Last week my Egyptian Fayoumi hen fell prey to the neighbor’s dogs that have formed a pack and started tormenting my flock. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that chicken because of her unique ...
How to Bottle-Feed Piglets Correctly
Are pigs a part of your homestead? Are you considering incorporating them into your homestead in the near future? Whether they’re already there or coming in the future, it’s important to be ...