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 | 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...
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...
by Amy Fewell | Jan 20, 2021 | Amy Fewell, Geese, Guest Articles, Homesteading
I couldn’t wait to open the box when I got it from the post office. Guard geese — these are what I had been waiting to add to our homestead for quite some time. But because guardian geese might not be a welcome wake up call for my neighbors in my subdivision, I had to...
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...
by Amy Fewell | Nov 9, 2020 | Amy Fewell, Chicken Eggs, Chickens, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Raising Chickens
When my chicken addiction became strong, my husband gave me the stink eye. I quickly needed to find ways for my chickens to make me money! Raising chickens for meat, and learning about how to put up my chicken eggs for sale, were two of the main things I needed to...
