by Janet Garman | Feb 20, 2023 | Ducklings, Ducks, Featured, Guest Articles, Janet Garman, Waterfowl
Baby ducks are cuter than a bug’s ear, but what should ducklings eat? There are many commercial products available that will meet the nutritional needs of ducklings. However, you must also take into consideration how to support optimal bone growth in your baby ducks...
by Janet Garman | Jul 22, 2022 | Chickens, Ducks, Gardening, Geese, Guest Articles, Janet Garman
Picture this…You plant your garden seeds and starts right on time. You have a brigade full of the best fowl for gardens, and they do a fantastic job of making your life easier as a gardener. The ducks and geese are thorough weeders, and they love to make a meal of all...
by Janet Garman | Jul 12, 2022 | Education, Featured, Homesteading, Janet Garman, Turkeys
Are you interested in knowing more about how to brood and raise turkey poults? If you are interested in raising turkeys on your homestead or farm, you will want to know the best tips for raising strong, healthy poults. Turkeys can be both a sustainable meat solution...
by Janet Garman | Jun 8, 2022 | Heritage Breeds, Homesteading, Janet Garman, Meat Birds, Production Breeds, Turkeys
Now that you know a bit more about the differences between Heritage and production turkey breeds, the fun part begins! Whether you are working on a small backyard parcel or a large homestead with acreage, deciding which types of animals to raise is always an exciting...
by Janet Garman | Mar 27, 2022 | Heritage Breeds, Janet Garman, Production Breeds, Turkeys
Homesteading often includes one decision after another, and one choice that many people find themselves pondering is deciding between Heritage and production turkeys. What is the difference between the two? Are Heritage breeds better in regards to nutrition? What...
