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Meat Bird Roundup

Meat Bird Roundup

by McMurray Staff | Aug 12, 2022 | Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Featured, Heritage Breeds, Homesteading, Meat Birds

Now more than ever, families across the nation are looking to grow and raise more of their own food. Inflation, supply chain issues, and a desire to live a more intentional and sustainable life with less dependency on commercial sources for food have led to an...
Top 10 Reasons to Keep Coturnix Quail

Top 10 Reasons to Keep Coturnix Quail

by Cassidy Cornell | Jul 13, 2022 | Backyard, Cassidy Cornell, Featured, Other Fowl, Quail

While many say that chickens are the gateway animal for homesteading, Coturnix quail are the birds that opened my eyes to the joy of backyard animal husbandry. I first learned about this breed of quail from my aunt and uncle, who kept a small covey as layers, and...
How to Brood and Raise Turkey Poults

How to Brood and Raise Turkey Poults

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...
Comparing Heritage and Production Turkey Breeds

Comparing Heritage and Production Turkey Breeds

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...
Gail Damerow Discusses Poultry Predator Prevention

Gail Damerow Discusses Poultry Predator Prevention

by McMurray Staff | May 13, 2022 | Chicken Coops, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Interviews, Predator Control

Anyone who keeps chickens or other poultry quickly discovers that all kinds of predators are intent on having their birds for dinner. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author of What’s Killing My Chickens?, we ask for...
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