Move over, commercial meat turkeys – a new bird is strutting into the spotlight! Meet the mighty Red Bourbon turkey, a rockstar heritage breed stealing the show at homesteads and Thanksgiving tables across America. With their stunning mahogany feathers and…
November is the best time of year to talk about one of our favorite chicken breeds – the mighty Jersey Giant! Imagine a chicken so massive, so magnificent, that it could replace your Thanksgiving turkey while still being the most…
There’s something magical about stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a flock of excited, happy chickens! Pleasing your flock is also a worthy cause. Your affable feathered friends will happily provide delicious eggs and endless entertainment with their…
Hop into the enchanting world of Lionhead rabbits with us! It’s where fluff meets folklore. These pint-sized puffballs have a history as rich as their velvety coats. From backwoods homesteaders to modern-day bunny enthusiasts, everyone’s ears perk up at the…
When I was seven years old, my neighbor taught me how to dispatch and clean a rabbit, within three minutes, with nothing but his hands and a garden hose for rinsing. Within five minutes, he took the rabbit inside to…
Are you raising quail? It’s the new hot ticket for enterprising homesteaders – for super-nutritious eggs and meat in the kitchen and farmer’s market, to sell as livestock, and because they’re cute as kittens! Quail are also vulnerable to predators and the…
Let’s brainstorm the eight most profitable farming animals for 2024! Because meat, eggs, honey, milk, fur, wool, and leather matter – and have enjoyed a historically high demand worldwide. That’s why raising livestock has been an effective revenue generation method…
Have you been wondering how much a duck costs? And what does it cost to raise a duck, or many ducks, on your farm or homestead? You’re not alone! With the continuing global shift toward more sustainable, healthy living, more…
Check out these excellent designs for a DIY hay feeder for goats! Because goats love hay. But they go at a hay feeder like frat boys at a buffet! And they drop a healthy proportion of the fodder on the…
As I listen to my Dwarf Nigerian buck announcing his presence to the world at the top of his voice, I think how nice it would be to have a quieter breed of goat, like Mini LaMancha Goats. While I…
Best careers for living off the grid! If you are anything like me, the word “career” will make you shudder! The main allure of creating an off-grid life was ditching the “9 til 5” office job, but that does not…
A chicken twisting its head upside down is a disturbing sight. A symptom of wry neck, this condition is easy to treat, if a little time-consuming, and even easier to prevent. Wry neck can be caused by different issues, all…