One of the greatest joys about owning poultry and bird watching is spotting all the different kinds and colors of birds that are out there. Truly, they come in every color of the rainbow, but if ...
When it comes to keeping poultry, ducks have advantages all their own. And although you won’t see as many domestic breeds as you will with chickens, there’s still a huge variety out there to ...
Generators are indispensable around the homestead. If you don’t have one, you need one, and it’s only a matter of time until you have to have it. You can take that to the bank. But if you don...
If you’ve been doing any research on ducks lately with the hopes of getting your own flock, you might feel a little left out if you’re anything like me. That’s because most of the info out ...
In many ways, goats can be ideal livestock. They aren’t too big, are surprisingly productive, affordable, and they don’t require too much land. You can easily handle a large herd of goats you...
Ducks have been kept as poultry for ages, and that’s a practice that continues today. In fact, many homesteaders are coming around on the advantages of ducks compared to chickens. Ducks are a l...
If you’re going to care for animals of your own, especially livestock in any capacity, it pays to learn about their physiology, and part of that is learning the lingo. For instance, looking at ...
If you didn’t know any better and only spent time around ducks hanging out by the lake, you might think they live entirely on bread and crackers. After all, that’s what people throw at them a...
f you own birds, reptiles, or even some smaller mammals like ferrets, minks, and other mustelids, you already know that mealworms are one of the best things you can feed them. Packed with protein...
When you think of eggs, the first birds you think of are probably chickens. And that makes sense, that’s where pretty much all of our eggs come from these days! But that might not be the case f...
Compared to chickens, ducks tend to be remarkably healthy. Given even a little bit of care and good nutrition, they rarely get sick and usually prove to be easy to take care of. Still, ducks can ...
Livestock lingo is something that confuses plenty of people, sometimes even folks who have worked with these animals for a little bit. For instance, let’s look at sheep. There’s no doubt you ...
The hardest thing that any chicken lover will ever have to do is pick their favorite breed. There are so many domestic breeds out there, each with its own personalities, perks, and characteristic...
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Having a pet around can make your life a lot better. There’s something about bonding with an animal and taking care of it that just makes your days more meaningful. Most of us are dog or cat pe...
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there are so many different goat breeds out there! It can feel like the pressure is on to make the best, most insightfu...
If you ever thought about raising poultry, chances are pretty good you look hard at chickens. Everyone does. But if you’re near a body of water or if you just want to be different, maybe ducks,...
Before you commit to any kind of livestock, it’s important to learn what their waking hours are and, just as importantly, what their sleeping hours are. Because when your animals are awake it m...
Every homesteader knows by now how indispensable generators are. For getting work done around the property when extension cords just won’t reach to keeping the lights on after a particularly na...
If you’ve been paying attention to homesteader circles and publications lately, you might have noticed a trend: ducks are quickly rising in popularity, particularly among people who have kept c...
Comparing a chicken to an emu is something of a David and Goliath story. But ultimately both are still birds: They have similar diets, similar routines, and similar social structures. Emus are ju...
Part of taking care of any livestock is understanding how long they might live. When it comes to poultry like ducks, typical lifespan impacts things like overall health but also expected yearly e...
One of the single biggest concerns for all poultry keepers is whether or not their birds can fly the coop. Although chickens are a lot less likely to take flight, many duck breeds can. One duck b...
I think everybody loves cherries. I know I sure do, and because you’re here, I’m willing to bet you do too. Whether you are prepping a delicious homemade cherry pie, or getting them ready to ...
No matter what sort of poultry you own, you can always look forward to getting a bounty of fresh eggs… Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys; they all lay eggs that make for good eating, and the righ...
Emus are just about the coolest birds ever. That’s a scientific fact, and I’m standing by it. You want a source? My source is that I made it up, but it’s still true These giant, flightless ...
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around when they need a little extra protein. Chickens naturally eat all kinds of bugs, and they are a vital source of ca...
If you started keeping ducks recently, congratulations, you’re joining the ranks of many homesteaders who are coming around to the advantages and benefits of them as poultry. But compared to ch...
One of the best things about keeping ducks, just like keeping chickens, is getting that nearly endless supply of fresh, wholesome eggs. I know for me, and I imagine pretty much everyone else who ...
If you’ve been paying any amount of attention to homesteading circles lately, you’ve probably noticed one topic coming up more and more often concerning poultry. Ducks are back, and in a big ...
As surprising as it might be to Americans, emus are turning into big business. Part of this is due to a recent surge in popularity on social media, but also because as far as poultry goes, they h...
Emus are turning into big business in the United States, with more and more emu farms popping up regionally every quarter. These exotic birds are massive, and they can also make some massive prof...
When it comes to managing your flock of sheep, accounting for lambing and subsequent birth rates is part and parcel. Sheep are relatively easy to manage overall when it comes to reproduction, but...
It’s fun to think of our animals forming long-lasting relationships like we do. The idea that males and females will pair up and live out their days raising babies is certainly heartwarming. An...
If you keep poultry, be they ducks or chickens, you already know that you get eggs in every color of the rainbow depending on what breed you have. You’ll get white and off-white, pale yellow, t...
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end of their lives is important, and even in the case of dairy animals or pets that typically enjoy a long lifespan,...
Emus are turning into big business in America, with more and more people raising them as profitable livestock or even as pets. Emus produce all kinds of products, including eggs, feathers, and le...
Ducks lately have been gaining popularity over chickens as the preferred poultry for homesteaders. Compared to their cousins, ducks tend to live longer, stay healthier, and are just as versatile ...
If you’re a homesteader, you’ve got to have a generator. Whether you need power somewhere out on the property for doing repairs, for countless other jobs, or you are just coping with the loss...
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If you own chickens, or buy chicken eggs fresh from a farm and especially from a smaller vendor, the concern is always there that you might get a fertilized egg. Anytime a rooster is around hens,...
Chickens rule the roost when it comes to domestic poultry, especially for backyard keepers and homesteaders like us. But lately, ducks have been making a major comeback. Lots of homesteaders are ...