You wouldn't believe it, but I lost ten hens to raccoons when they were foraging in the backyard in ...
9 Proven Ways to Protect Chickens from Predators
15 Best Chicken Run Ideas for Happy & Safe Backyard Flocks
If you want your backyard chickens to be safe from predators when you aren’t around, you will need a ...
What to Feed Meat Rabbits (and What not to)
Meat rabbits require crude protein (min. 16%), crude fat (min. 3%), and crude fiber (min. 20% and ...
10 Amazing Guinea Fowl Benefits for Homesteads and Backyards
The good aspect about guineas is that they are free-range birds, which roam up onto the porch and ...
6 Types of Guinea Fowl to Raise (With Pictures)
I would remember how my grandpa raised guinea fowls and allowed me to feed them with my hands. He ...
10 Best Sheep Breeds for Meat to Raise (with Pictures)
You can get a couple of sheep on 2 acres of pasture, but it won't allow for great regeneration ...
10 Best Grasses for Goats (With Benefits & Growing Tips)
Goats are notorious and voracious grazers, and keeping them full with the store-bought hay can get ...
What Are Peacocks Good for on a Farm? Pros and Cons
I had my grandmother, who had pairs of peafowls in the large pen, and there I didn't find them ...
4 Ways To Freeze Chicken Eggs for Later Use
When I froze eggs for the first time, I found the yolk had a different texture and felt a difference ...
200+ Unique and Cool Chicken Names for Your Backyard Flock
On my homestead, I name poultry birds and livestock after particular groups of things. It's my hobby ...
