It’s autumn and Romeo smells like he just peed all over himself... which he has... for the umpteenth time. The usually-white hair of his black-and-white…
Depending on what breed(s) you have, your hens might not be inclined to brood. You can still hatch their eggs, or fertile eggs from another…
The Secret Magic of Inpangela Man does not live by egg alone. While we may keep chickens on the homestead for eggs or even meat,…
The North American Wild Turkey can be found in every state of the U.S., as well as in southern-most sections of most of the Canadian…
What started as a seasonal endeavor of raising turkeys for meat, became so much more. It was a pleasure to cater to our seasonal visitors;…
Over the course of time, even the humblest beginnings in flock-raising can mushroom into an impressive collection of more birds than you had ever dreamed.…
Peacocks have been considered for thousands of years, as the world’s most beautiful of all birds. Both sexes including the "peahen" female, and the "peacock"…
Mail order chicks are a great way to start a new flock on your homestead. However, if you have fertile eggs available, why not…
Homesteaders looking for a profitable venture should consider raising quail. Quail can be raised in small areas, are low maintenance and are inexpensive to raise…
When I moved to this two-acre croft in Iowa, just outside Iowa City, I was pleased to become part of the management of a…
Hopefully after reading my previous article, Pigeon Preliminaries, you’ve been prompted to look further into these magnificent creatures called pigeons. In this one, I would like…
Small-scale turkey farming is an excellent income source for homesteaders. They have interesting personalities and are suitable for homesteads with children. Because they can…
