by Cassidy Cornell | May 1, 2024 | Backyard Poultry, Cassidy Cornell, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Meat Birds
Last Thanksgiving, we had our first pasture raised turkey … and it was life-changing. My husband said it was the most delicious Thanksgiving meal he had ever eaten. And thus, a dream was born. Because we had moved to our small suburban homestead just a few months...
by Cassidy Cornell | Mar 15, 2023 | Backyard Ducks, Backyard Poultry, Cassidy Cornell, Duck Breeds, Ducklings, Guest Articles
When we moved to our new house, I knew that I wanted to bring home some baby ducklings as soon as we were set up for them. I have always loved ducks. As an avid baker who prizes their eggs, I’ve dreamed of having my own small flock of layers for years. Because I...
by Cassidy Cornell | Jan 23, 2023 | Backyard Chickens, Backyard Poultry, Cassidy Cornell, Guest Articles, Production Breeds
It’s no secret that I love chickens. My job? Chicken related. My backyard? Full of chickens. My favorite topic of conversation? Yes, chickens. I love all the breeds, all the sizes, all the purposes, all the personalities. I am a true chicken lady at heart. ...
by Cassidy Cornell | Nov 10, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Backyard Poultry, Cassidy Cornell, Chickens, Guest Articles, Poultry Equipment
Over the summer, my husband I took a huge leap. We sold our house and moved our family to a new property. Though we are still very much in backyard suburbia, our new house sits on an acre, complete with several outbuildings and a garden. We had been dreaming of moving...
by Cassidy Cornell | Aug 26, 2022 | Baby Chicks, Backyard Chickens, Cassidy Cornell, Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Guest Articles, Raising Chickens
I raised my first batch of chicks in the dead of winter, and looking back, it was not one of my best ideas. I’m sure that early season chicks are a phenomenal option for those living in more temperate climates, but in eastern Washington, we get a lot of snow for far...
by Cassidy Cornell | Jul 13, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Cassidy Cornell, 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...
