Old-Time Farm Remedies Best Forgotten
If you know me at all, you know I’m a huge fan of home remedies. I remember my mother using baking soda for indigestion, and at the end of a long day, I love taking a bath with epsom salt … Read More
Shetland Sheep: The Ideal Breed for Your Homestead
By Ellen Baize Homesteaders who choose Shetland sheep will find this friendly, hearty, versatile breed the perfect fit for the farm of their dreams. Their easy to handle smaller size, lovely variety of natural colors, and spectrum of usefulness help … Read More
Mini Rex Rabbit: Comprehensive Breed Guide and Facts
If you are looking for a small, calm, soft, and colorful rabbit, the Mini Rex rabbit breed might be right for you. Mini Rex Rabbit – Is it the right breed for you? Monna Berryhill developed the Mini Rex Rabbit … Read More
Cayuga Ducks – Essential Information & Owner’s Guide
Cayuga ducks are a beautiful and docile breed. At one point in history, Cayuga ducks were the most popular meat duck in North America and Great Britain. While they were later classified as “threatened,” the Cayuga breed has become popular … Read More
Homesteader’s Guide to Chinese Geese
Chinese geese are known to be active foragers and are sometimes called “weeder geese” for this talent. If you have a pond, they can help keep algae under control. They’re also known for their swan-like appearance due to their long … Read More
Top 10 Domestic Goose Breeds in the US
Geese are a popular type of waterfowl found in many homesteads. They are kept for various reasons, including meat, appearance, and companionship. Although they do lay eggs, which are big and delicious, most breeds only lay a few dozen per … Read More
Top 10 Domestic Duck Breeds in the US
Ducks are a great choice if you’re looking to expand your homestead. They’re perfect for any type of farm, whether you only have a small piece of land or a large one. And due to their hardy temperament and skilled … Read More
How to Raise Meat Rabbits: 14 Tips for Success
So you are thinking about raising meat rabbits? Let me just tell you that they are a great option if space is limited and you need to use the property you have to the max. But rabbits can be a … Read More
Pekin Ducks: Guide to Raising the Most Popular Meat Duck
By Tasha Greer Pekin ducks are the most popular duck on the planet. Mild flavor, tender meat, succulent fat, and fast fattening rates make them ideal for meat production. Plus, these large, lovely pond lovers offer lots of other potential … Read More
Muscovy Ducks: The Complete Guide
By Tasha Greer Despite being named for the Muscovite training company, with ties to the Moscow area, Muscovy ducks are truly Native Americans. As non-migratory birds, their first overseas journey happened when Christopher Columbus carried them to Spain on the … Read More
