Winter 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.
Some poultry-keepers live alongside individual birds. If you want a house chicken or duck, follow these steps to move the bird from barnyard to household.
Backyard flocks might not fly with the seasons, yet their wild instincts play an important role in social bonds and creating a collaborative community.
I commonly answer questions about keeping chickens, ducks and other poultry, but these two left me stumped. So I asked an expert.
A few treats keep your poultry happy and healthy, and they also provide entertainment. Here are some that work for ducks, geese and chickens.
At farmers markets and CSAs, duck eggs are uncommon compared with chicken eggs. Here are reasons to take advantage of that opening, for sales as well as your garden.
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.
