by Ann Accetta-Scott | Sep 9, 2024 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Book Reviews, Building Your Flock, Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Featured
Raising poultry, whether a backyard flock or free-range birds on a homestead or farm, does come with the fact that the flock will need to be freshened at some point. Of course, when new hens are brought on is determined based on your needs. As a small family farm that...
by Janet Garman | Mar 25, 2024 | Janet Garman, Turkeys
The Midget White turkey breed was new to me last season. I had never heard of them at all before spying them in Murray McMurray’s annual catalog last year. In fact, I wasn’t even sure that I wanted to try raising turkeys again after the first time. Years ago, when we...
by McMurray Staff | May 1, 2023 | Poultry Health
As a poultry owner, it’s important to understand how insects can pose a risk of danger or disease to your flock. While spring is an exciting time for many, seasonal rains and warm, humid weather across states, including those in Central, Northern, and...
by Ann Accetta-Scott | Mar 13, 2023 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Featured, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Waterfowl
I have been known to swim against the current, do things my way, and voice my reasons loudly. Not in a bossy way, but in a way that makes you wonder if you should have taken my advice. This rings true for my beliefs on intentional gardening, how and what I choose to...
by Janet Garman | Feb 20, 2023 | Ducklings, Ducks, 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...
