I began with 4 full-sized Boer and Kiko in the initial year. My goal was to raise goats for meat and ...
Homesteading
Is Raising Rabbits for Meat Worth It? Here’s the Truth
After investing $100-$200 initially in a cage, bedding, water or food dishes, litter box, then you ...
10 Genius Chicken Roost Ideas Your Flock Will Love
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 ...
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, ...