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Comparing Heritage and Production Turkeys

Comparing Heritage and Production Turkeys

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...
10 Tips for Brooding Chicks Off-Grid

10 Tips for Brooding Chicks Off-Grid

by Ann Accetta-Scott | Mar 27, 2022 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Baby Chicks, Chickens, Homesteading, Poultry Health, Raising Chickens

Off-grid living is on the rise, and so is chicken keeping! However, chicks purchased online or in a feed store need supplemental heat to keep them warm. So, how do off-gridders provide the necessary heat for keeping chicks warm? Here are my top 10 tips for brooding...
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...
Raising Geese for Meat and as a Sustainable Protein

Raising Geese for Meat and as a Sustainable Protein

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...
Baby Chicks, Children, New and Old Friends, and Great Conversations

Baby Chicks, Children, New and Old Friends, and Great Conversations

by McMurray Staff | Oct 14, 2021 | Events, Homesteading, McMurray Hatchery Customer Stories

When you’re a poultry lover, it’s always a good time when you can connect with other poultry lovers and talk about chickens. There are countless memes across Facebook and other social media platforms joking about how much chicken keepers like to talk to...
The Easiest Animals to Raise on the Homestead

The Easiest Animals to Raise on the Homestead

by Ann Accetta-Scott | Jul 19, 2021 | Ann Accetta-Scott, Guest Articles, Homesteading

Five of easiest animals to raise on the homestead or small acreage will depend on the layout of your property and the amount of land owned. The decision to homestead means you have decided to live a more sustainable life. Gardening and preserving the harvest is a...
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