by Katie | Poultry & Livestock
Chicken math is a real problem here. In the past I would order chicks pretty much every winter for delivery the next spring. Over the years I’ve received hundreds of chicks (plus ducklings and goslings) through the mail without any major issues. How it works...
by Katie | Poultry & Livestock
Have you ever wondered how you can keep your chickens laying eggs all winter long? Well, I’ve got the answer for you although you probably won’t like hearing it, especially if you only keep your chickens for pets. I am including one storage tip for those...
by Katie | Poultry & Livestock
Ducks are fast growing, healthy birds that are a great alternative to chickens for both meat and eggs. Most ducks can be butchered around 8 or 12 weeks and yield a luxury dark meat that can be sold for premium prices. If you’re a backyard farmer who can’t...
by Katie | Poultry & Livestock
Ducks are, first and foremost, a very fun animal to have around. Not only are they loaded with personality, but they are also better egg producers than chickens as well as butchering out into a richly flavored luxury meat. Ducks can also glean a higher percentage of...
