by McMurray Staff | Feb 6, 2023 | Anna Christian, Guest Articles, Meat Birds
Join us as we interview Anna Christian, popular blogger, designer, and social media influencer, as she discusses her experiences with raising and processing our Cornish Cross chicks this past fall. What made you start raising and processing your own meat birds to...
by Tom Watkins | Oct 23, 2022 | Education, Featured, Homesteading, Meat Birds, Tom Watkins
This article first appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of Homestead Living magazine. Whether you are a backyard hobbyist or a full scale homesteader, my guess is that you have at least flirted with the idea of raising your own meat chickens. Perhaps you are still in the...
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, 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 varieties, 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...