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Livestock & husbandry; using natural, traditional practices in order to create a chemical free barnyard.
Fermenting chicken feed is an easy and much healthier for your flock. The fermented whole grains provide good gut health, require less feed per serving, and is a way to extend the nutrients of the grains. Not to mention, fermented grains can also be fed to waterfowl, guineas, turkeys, and quail. When organic chicken feed…
As a chicken enthusiast who sell farm fresh eggs it’s important to inform the egg customer of the standards in which you have set up on your property. Dear Egg Customer, As a small family farm we’d like to inform you that we raise and sell deliciously perfect farm fresh eggs. As a connoisseur of…
Duck foot injury. This is bound to happen when raising ducks. More times than not, it is going to happen more than once. Learn how to treat injuries naturally with a few basic items. Owning ducks should come with a label which reads, “A duck foot injury is bound to happen. Regardless.” How could it…
Naturally treating bumblefoot in chickens, as well as, bumblefoot in ducks, is achieveable. Prior to performing bumblefoot surgery consider an un-invasive bumblefoot treatment. With the decision to keep poultry comes the need to learn how to address various ailments. This includes learning how to naturally treat bumblefoot. The question is, do you have the necessary skill…
Prevent coccidiosis naturally in chick brooders without the use of medicated chick feed. Raising chicks holistically is achievable. Begin by naturally boosting the immune system and establishing good livestock husbandry. Coccidiosis is a nasty, deadly disease and one that many poultry keepers fear the most. This deadly disease is commonly found within chick brooders. Though…
Mycoplasma gallisepticum in chickens is a respiratory infection, and one of the most horrific poultry diseases around. Mycoplasma in chickens is not reversible even if the symptoms have cleared up. Learn what you’re dealing with and how it affects your flock. Mycoplasma Gallisepticum (MG), a poultry disease which is unknown to many poultry keepers. However,…
Heritage breeds have a strong place in our hearts, and we encourage all homesteaders to visit the Livestock Conservancy’s website to learn about which poultry or livestock breeds need help in maintaining their existence. Then, in a true homesteading fashion, raise these farm animals in the manner which best meets their needs. When the decision was made to begin our…
Ready to learn how to clean chicken and turkey feet? I bet you never thought you’d be doing this, but here you are! Many of you may be wondering why you’d want to use the feet, and the answer is simple, they’ll help you make the BEST bone broth you’ve ever had! Since we’re already talking about cleaning poultry feet we…
This easy pickled quail eggs recipe is perfect for those who love pickled items and eggs. In addition to quail eggs, chicken eggs which are smaller in size can also be used. I will try anything at least once, and in this case it was pickled eggs. Incredibly, the pickled egg was quite tasty, however,…
When you belong to a community it’s truly an amazing feeling, regardless of what type of community it may be. But let me tell you, I couldn’t be more thankful for a homesteading community….they get me. If you’re lucky enough to have access to this type of community embrace it. I mean really EMBRACE it. Ask questions, seek guidance, shop,…