by Jess N | Dec 12, 2022 | Homestead
More Ways To Reuse Feed Bags If you raise poultry, there is one item you will find yourself with a lot of in no time. It’s feed bags! Feed bags come in all different colors and sizes and are useful after emptying the feed from them. Here are ten ways to recycle... 
by Jess N | Oct 10, 2022 | Recipes
Make Homemade Poultry Bone Broth There is nothing better than a warm cup of homemade chicken bone broth. Bone broth is nourishing, full of great nutrients, and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, you can make your own homemade chicken bone broth at home. ... 
by Jess N | Jul 18, 2022 | Brooding, Ducks, Geese
Waterfowl Brooding Basics Raising waterfowl is such a rewarding experience! Nothing is more exciting than watching your ducklings and goslings start from little balls of fluff and turn into stunning birds in your flock. Like their chicken counterparts, both ducklings... 
by Jess N | Jun 6, 2022 | Brooding, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Using Coffee Grounds Bedding Chicken math is real on my farm, especially during the spring into the early summer. We usually add chicks to our flock in the spring and summer and try out a few new breeds each season. We set up a few separate brooders and expand our... 
by Jess N | Apr 18, 2022 | Ducks, Poultry
Duck Molting The process of molting is crucial for poultry. Molting allows the birds to get rid of their damaged feathers and grow new ones. Like how we buy a new coat, our bird friends need their new coats. The new feathers help keep the birds warm and insulated in...