by admin | Jul 23, 2018 | Turkeys
Brooding day old poults is very much like brooding day old chicks but with a few little adjustments to ensure the health and well being of your new little ones. Most often poults will be fully feathered and will be ready to move into their outdoor housing around 6-7...
by admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Homestead, Turkeys
Raising Meat Birds in a Tractor Tractors are a great option to use when raising meat chickens. I have personally raised broad breasted turkeys, and Ranger chicken varieties in a tractor with great success. There are so many benefits to raising your birds in a tractor...
by admin | Sep 21, 2017 | Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Guineas, Homestead, Meyer Meal Maker, Turkeys
Many homesteaders and small farm owners like to raise their own meat chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry in order to provide wholesome, fresh food for their own use. Let’s discuss the options that currently exist for what happens at the end of the growing time:...
by admin | Aug 4, 2017 | Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys
The last decade has seen a resurgence of interest in preserving the historical genetic diversity of animals traditionally associated with pre-industrial agriculture. Now, more than ever, animals are being bred for a single purpose: industrial production. Homesteaders,...
