So turkey mainly had been a meal I prepared at Thanksgiving, and I had never really had as much experience with them as I do with chickens. Imagine my surprise when I took in a tenant for the old cottage on my land and the new tenant asked if I would mind if he brought […]
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When you first think of geese, you don’t think of a quiet goose. Most goose breeds are noisy and loud. I mean, is there such a thing as a silent goose? Then, I remembered the two Sebastopol geese I’d had for six years. Both of them enjoy roaming around the farm, swimming in ponds, and
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Do you have a few acres or are you looking to purchase a small homestead? Raising farm animals for a profit with a few acres is a different endeavor than if you have hundreds of acres to raise large herds of animals. Check out this article on the most profitable livestock to raise if
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If you are thinking about raising birds for eggs, you may be considering between quail, chicken, or ducks. Which is best? Which bird is easiest to raise and which is the most affordable? These are a few of the questions I set out to answer in this guide. There are specific benefits to each
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Goslings and ducklings are adorable. It makes it tempting to bring one home for a family pet. But, before you give in to the impulse to bring home a baby duck or goose, consider the full implications of raising wildfowl. Both ducks and geese can live for as many as 20 years. Are you ready
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Raising ducks, chickens, turkeys and geese can be a lot of fun. If you are raising more than one type of bird, you may be wondering if it’s possible to interbreed some of your mixed flock. Depending on the types of birds you have, it may be technically possible to breed two species together. But,
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Recently, a mountain lion was found in an empty irrigation ditch on my neighbor’s land. But, big cats are not the only predator attacking chickens. Foxes, weasels, rats, snakes all eat and kill chickens. Don’t forget about the neighborhood cats and dogs, who kill and eat chickens. There are many ways to protect chickens
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Guinea Fowl, proof that the Lord has a sense of humor! Are you considering raising those funny-looking birds? Guinea fowl are very different to raise than chickens and they bring a new set of rewards and challenges. This article covers everything you need to know about owning guinea fowl. There are seven species of guinea
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Quail are small, quiet birds that can be raised in the city or the country. They are raised for eggs, meat and hunting. In most parts of the world, they are considered a delicacy. They kept the Israelites alive in the wilderness for 40 years and the pilgrims feasted on them. Quail eggs and meat
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Quail varieties are split between Old World and New World quail. Each variety has many sub-species. Some are domesticated hybrids, and others are wild species. But what quail is the best to raise? The most popular quail is Coturnix. It is a strong egg layer and is often used for meat. One specific variety of
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