This is the second submission by single-mom and homesteader, Mariann Foster. Click here to read her very popular first article, "Making a Life, Not a Living:…
As a relatively new homesteader, I have only recently hit the “benchmark” of starting to breed my own animals. This spring, our Muscovy duck flock…
The humble chicken is a worthwhile pet, a voracious eater of insects, and a sumptuous provider of meals when raised properly. A safe and simple…
Whether you want eggs, meat, or your own petting zoo, there's a bird that will fill the bill. Chickens are very popular, and for good…
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…
