Raise & Market Specialty Poultry For Meat & Profit
May 1, 2023Chickens are the obvious poultry choice, but there’s a strong market for specialty poultry, too, such as goose, quail, guinea fowl and more.
Chickens are the obvious poultry choice, but there’s a strong market for specialty poultry, too, such as goose, quail, guinea fowl and more.
There are good reasons to keep chickens, ducks or both. Here are some basic pointers for each poultry species when considering adding backyard birds.
Chickens are the standard egg layers, but ducks can bring distinct value to the backyard, too, in the form of eggs, pest control, entertainment and more!
Brooding one species of bird by another—a chicken by a turkey, for example—is possible, though you need to be mindful and success isn’t guaranteed.
Dominique Leal from the California-based farm The Clucking Sisters breaks down the personalities that sparkle in her backyard flock.
Spring weather can be very unpredictable, so when springtime cold weather hits, protect your chickens and other poultry from the frosty effects.
You can totally keep a flock of mixed poultry in one coop. The keys are following a few simple rules and minding the size of your flock.
Ducks are another backyard bird that doesn’t get quite the amount of attention that chickens do, but they can offer a lot to your urban farm.
Poultry enthusiasts can order the 2011 Backyard Biosecurity calendar for tips on keeping their flocks healthy.