Poultry 101
Top 10 Duck Raising Questions Answered
Add to Favorites By Alina Jumabhoy from New Life on a Homestead – While ducks are relatively easy poultry to raise and care for, they do still have specific requirements that need to …
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Why Keeping Geese on the Farm is Beneficial
Add to Favorites More and more homesteads across the United States are incorporating geese into their backyard flocks. It’s no wonder keeping geese on the farm is a strategy that …
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Self Colors: Extended Black
We all know that there is a litany of colors that ducks and chickens can display. Many are complex; some so intricate they become indistinguishable from others to an untrained eye.
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USPS Honors Heritage Breeds
The next time you mail a letter, you can support heritage breeds by stamping it with one of the Heritage Breed Stamps on sale at the post office and through the website starting May 17th.
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Raising the Best Ducks for Meat
Raising the best ducks for meat is a highly healthy way to incorporate nutrient-dense protein into your diet. Not only is consuming duck meat a healthier choice than other proteins, but they are also easier to raise and ideal for smaller properties.
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Selecting the Best Ducks for Eggs
There are a plethora of duck breeds that you can add to your flock; however, a handful are prolific egg layers.
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Raising Pekin Ducks
My husband and I decided to start raising Pekin ducks kind of on a whim. We were picking out the birds for our chicken flock and saw the ducklings on the hatchery’s site.
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Open a Rhea Farm to Diversify
If you’re looking for that in-between size of a turkey and an ostrich, opening a rhea farm might be for you. Aside from their gorgeous lashes and daffy faces, rheas have a lot to offer.
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Button Quail: Adorable By Any Name
Add to Favorites Button quail, which are also known as Chinese painted quail, Chung-Chi, Asian blue quail or blue- breasted quail, are well, cute as a button! The smallest of …
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Breeds and Types of Pigeons: From Rollers to Racers
Recognized as a Master Breeder of Old Dutch Capuchines and Bavarian Pouters, Layne Gardner has had the good fortune of traveling the world photographing various types of pigeons. In her 50 years of raising pigeons (she started early!) she has developed a passion for quality and enjoys seeing excellent specimens in various breeds.
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