Raising ducks and having duck eggs is a fun homesteading project! I've had a number of duck breeds for eggs and meat over the years. Learn from my experience!
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Using Our Farm Fresh Eggs
Farm fresh eggs are one of my favorite parts of living on a homestead. Here are some ideas for using your fresh eggs on the homestead!
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Wheat Free Dog Biscuit Recipe
These wheat free dog biscuits are a great homemade treat for dogs with sensitive stomachs!
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Do White Leghorns Go Broody?
Do White Leghorns go broody and raise chicks? This breed has been selected for egg production, but some hens revert back to old instincts.
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Do Turkeys Eat Weeds & Forage For Free Food?
Do Turkeys Eat Weeds? If you are wondering, ‘Do turkeys eat weeds?’ I’m here to help. Yes! Turkeys do eat weeds! Our young Broadbreasted turkeys (2 1/2 months old) love to forage for wild greens in their pen. I recently increased the size of their pasture so they could graze…
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Outbreak of Newcastle Virus A Threat to Backyard Chickens
Virulent Newcastle Disease Detected in USA Backyard chicken flocks in California recently tested positive for virulent Newcastle Disease (vND). This is the first outbreak of vND in the US since 2002-2003 when more than 3.5 million commercially raised birds were affected. Containing the outbreak cost US tax payers over $180…
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How To Save Money On Chick Starter Feed
How To Save Money On Chick Starter Feed Saving money on chick feed is an important part of raising an efficient flock of laying hens. Are you tired of spending more money feeding your flock than you would spend on eggs at the store? I’ve been there! I took a…
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Bringing Home Turkey Poults
Bringing Home Turkey Poults I ordered 8 Broad Breasted turkey poults this spring and went to pick them up from the farmer in Wisconsin this week. Although I only ordered 8, I came home with 10. Chicken people, you all know how this happens. Am I right?! For more information,…
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My Chicks from Sunnyside Hatchery Arrived!
I’m Back in the Chicken ‘Business!’ My homestead really doesn’t seem much like a homestead without some chickens. So I placed an order for 25 chicks from Sunnyside Hatchery in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and waited impatiently. I’ll be honest with you, going almost 9 months without chickens was kind of…
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How to Set Up Your Brooder Box for Day Old Chicks
Set Up A Brooder Box For Chicks Setting up a brooder box is the first step in providing a safe and healthy home for your day-old poultry. Chicks, ducklings, goslings, and turkey poults require the same basic setup for their first few days, although ducklings and goslings are larger and need…
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Egg Recall & Egg Safety Tips
Egg Recall 2018 & Egg Safety Tips Have you been affected by the latest egg recall? Are you concerned about the safety of your food? I am! Food safety is something I think about a lot. Since a lot of our food comes from my garden or barn, I’m very aware…
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Your List of Heritage Turkey Breeds For the Homestead
Want to raise heritage turkeys on your homestead? Here's a great list of the best breeds and their qualities.
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Broad Breasted vs Heritage…What’s The Best Turkey For Your Homestead?
Want to raise turkeys, but you're not sure if you should try Broad Breasted varieties or heritage breeds? Here's help!
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Sick or Injured Chick – An Infographic
For complete instructions on caring for a sick or injured chick, please read How to Care for a Sick Chick. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com…
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How to Sell Your Farm Fresh Eggs
Learn how to sell your farm fresh eggs! Follow regulations for your area.
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The Ultimate Homemade Chicken Coop Guide
The Ultimate Homemade Chicken Coop Guide Guest Post by Claire, creator of The Happy Chicken Coop Spring is nearly here and for us, chicken enthusiasts, that means one thing; new baby chicks! Build Your Own Chicken Coop! Whether you are a new chicken keeper or have kept them for years,…