Keep Your Geese and Ducks Cool During Summer
June 24, 2019Constant access to clean, cool water as well as shade and the right kind of snacks are crucial to getting your geese and ducks through hot weather.
Eggs: What You Need to Know to Raise Ducks & Geese
June 10, 2019Duck and goose eggs are quite different than those of chickens. Here are the basics about the eggs, breeds, yields and laying habits.
10 Tools to Help You Live Off the Grid
May 10, 2019These products, including a generator, portable power supply and lantern, are aimed at those who want to live more independently and self-sufficiently.
How to Introduce New Birds to Your Flock
April 29, 2019Waterfowl behave differently than chickens, but they still have their pecking orders that you need to respect. Here’s how to introduce new birds.
Poultry Farming: How to Prepare Your Farm for Waterfowl
March 25, 2019Ducks and geese have slightly different requirements than chickens. Here’s how to prepare for these waterfowl and when they can integrate with chickens.
Livestock Fencing: How to Plan and Invest for Your Farm
March 5, 2019Many fencing systems exist, and selection depends on animals, grazing management plans, long-term goals and budget. Learn which is right for you.
Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers
February 26, 2019This round of contenders, led by a very funny farm, includes a camelid closeup, cold sheep, active pigs and a dog cozying up to a goat.
Poultry Goals for 2019: Add Ducks, Split 2 Flocks, Sell Goose Eggs
January 28, 2019Winter is the time to look ahead and plan the coming year. We plan to add Runner Ducks, separate chickens and guineas, and (because we have 24 geese) start selling eggs.
Flocking Behavior: How Domestic Poultry Act Like Wild Birds
November 7, 2018Backyard flocks might not fly with the seasons, yet their wild instincts play an important role in social bonds and creating a collaborative community.
Breed Profiles: Meet the Roman Goose
August 20, 2018The Roman goose goes back to ancient times. Its bright personality and vocal nature make it good for guarding smaller poultry such as chickens.
