You don’t have to be a rancher to have a great herd of livestock on your hobby farm. Many terrific breeds are great for small acreage.
Many of these heritage poultry breeds date back to early America, when farmers needed birds that were cold-hardy and good for eggs as well as meat.
Chicks, ducklings and goslings are available from many sources. Here are some pros and cons of each, as well as the idea of buying grown birds.
Pest control, large eggs, hen protection and your own entertainment are among the reasons to add ducks and geese to your farm.
Getting a few chickens can lead to a full flock, which can then lead to a diverse farm with many types of animals. Here are the basics on adding livestock.
Winter preparation is different for chickens than for geese and ducks. Here's what we do to make sure our birds are warm and dry enough in the cold months.
Before you bring your ducklings home, do a little prep work to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Keeping ducklings is much different than raising chicks, so prepare yourself.
If those adorable ducklings at the farm-supply store have been calling to you the past several years, maybe it's time to take the plunge!
Especially during the winter, provide your waterfowl with entertainment to discourage bad behaviors and promote bonding.
Chickens, ducks or geese—whichever birds you decide to raise, you can count on delicious, nutritious eggs.
Wet feather affects duck feathers’ waterproofing abilities and can cause other problems for your ducks.
