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...
by Janet Garman | Mar 27, 2022 | Featured, 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 turkeys better in regards to nutrition? What...
by Ann Accetta-Scott | Jan 15, 2022 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Geese, Homesteading, Waterfowl
The concept of raising geese for meat is not a new one. However, it is one which has gone to the wayside, especially in the United States. Geese are an incredible breed of waterfowl and one every homestead should consider incorporating. Prior to beginning one must...
by McMurray Staff | Nov 10, 2021 | Chickens, Gail Damerow, Poultry Health
No matter how careful you are about providing your chickens with a safe environment, sooner or later, you’ll discover one with a wound requiring treatment. Continuing our interview series with poultry expert and best-selling author, Gail Damerow, we ask her about...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 13, 2021 | Chickens, Gail Damerow, Poultry Health
As prey animals, chickens avoid any appearance of vulnerability by attempting to hide signs of illness. Continuing our interview series with poultry expert and best-selling author, Gail Damerow, we ask her how to tell when a chicken is sick. So, how can you tell when...