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Raising Guinea Fowl

Raising Guinea Fowl

by Ann Accetta-Scott | Feb 16, 2022 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Featured, Guest Articles, Guinea Fowl, Homesteading

There are many benefits to raising guinea fowl, and these crazy looking birds are ideal for almost every homestead with acreage. However, one must first learn how to properly care for guinea fowl before bringing them home. Raising Guinea Fowl Six years ago, I brought...
The Beauty of Bantam Chickens

The Beauty of Bantam Chickens

by Janet Garman | Apr 5, 2021 | Chicken Breeds, Guest Articles, Janet Garman

Choosing Bantam chickens for your backyard flock can be an excellent choice for urban and suburban neighborhoods. In fact, anyone who wants a hardy, small chicken with a good disposition will be pleased with the Bantam chicken’s good temperament. Among the many...
Preparing Your Winter Chicken Coop

Preparing Your Winter Chicken Coop

by Amy Fewell | Dec 4, 2020 | Amy Fewell, Chicken Coops, Chickens, Guest Articles, Homesteading

     Winter is here and I need to think about the things to do to start preparing my chicken coop and chickens for their winter chicken coop set up. Wait, what? I have a winter set up and check list for my chickens? Why yes, yes I do! And it might be something you...
DIY Suet Blocks for Poultry | High Protein Treats for Molting Season

DIY Suet Blocks for Poultry | High Protein Treats for Molting Season

by Ann Accetta-Scott | Sep 25, 2020 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Chickens, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Raising Chickens, Recipes

DIY suet blocks for poultry are ideal during molting season. Suet cakes for chickens and other birds encourages and promotes feather growth. Not to mention, your poultry team will love this delicious treat item. Molting is a natural occurrence for poultry, wild and...
How to Preserve Eggs Long-term with These 4 Methods

How to Preserve Eggs Long-term with These 4 Methods

by Ann Accetta-Scott | Aug 7, 2020 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Chicken Eggs, Guest Articles, Homesteading

How to preserve eggs when looking for long-term storage is easy. In fact, for those who raise poultry it is a necessity. The most commonly asked question for those new to poultry keeping, do eggs need to be refrigerated, will also be addressed in this article. The...
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