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Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

All About the Cream Legbar Breed

It’s that time of year again when some folks are busy holiday shopping and others are already dreaming about spring gardens. Around…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

The Best Chicken Breeds for Kids

Chickens are a huge part of our family’s life, and honestly, they have become one of the best things we ever did…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

All About the Barred Plymouth Rock Breed

If you are dreaming up your first backyard flock, the Barred Plymouth Rock deserves a spot near the top of your list.…

Getting Started

Raising Turkey Poults (Entry 2)

Our sweet turkey poults are officially 1 month old! They have grown quickly, and are now living outside in our chicken tractor.…

Getting Started The Brooder Setup

Raising Turkey Poults (Entry 1)

How to Care for Turkey Poults in Their First Weeks Two weeks ago, my daughter and I had a very exciting day!…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

Best Chicken Breeds for Kids: Gentle, Friendly Picks for Your Family Flock

Raising chickens can be just as rewarding for children as it is for adults. When you let kids help with daily care,…

Advanced Topics The Move to the Coop

Early Differences in Roosters and Hens

Have you ever been into a farm store that just got a new batch of chicks? If you are like me, you…

Getting Started

VIDEO: Flock sizing with Rich and Marion Patterson

Getting Started

VIDEO: Top 5 Reasons You Need to Get Guinea Fowl

Top 5 Reasons to Add Guinea Fowl to Your Homestead

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Raising Turkeys for Meat vs. Pets

We really enjoy raising turkeys on our little homestead. We’ve had our turkey, Tarzan, for six years now and he delights everyone…

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