Chickens have an instinct to sit or rest above the ground to be away from the predators crawling on ...
10 Domestic Goose Breeds for Backyard Farming
If you're adding more geese to your farm or homestead, make sure you replace only hens, as the ...
7 Bantam Duck Breeds for Eggs, Meat & Backyard Flocks
Like chickens, ducks also have miniature versions of standard ducks, thus called bantam ...
7 Creative Backyard Duck Pond Ideas for a Happy Flock
I started with a 350-gallon stock tank and a fairly good pond pump for my six runners. That time I ...
5 Proven Winter Strategies to Keep a Duck Pond From Freezing
In the winter, water loses heat through its surface, which causes the pond to freeze when the water ...
7 DIY Duck Coop Ideas for Small To Large Flocks
The basic coop requires 4-5 square feet per duck and a minimum of 10-12 inches of clearance above ...
How to Get Ducks in the Coop at Night: Easy Tips That Actually Work
Many sheds and coop setups have too steep ramps, which make it difficult for poultry to climb up and ...
My Favorite Companion Planting Combos That Actually Work
When I started backyard gardening, I always wanted to try companion plants. Then, I learned about ...
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Raising Quail in Backyard
When I started the first batch of Coturnix quails, I thought I was fully prepared with a small coop, ...
The Real Cost of Raising Jumbo Brown Coturnix Quail
Before falling in love with the jumbo brown coturnix quail, I started with 15 standard coturnix ...
