Unless your flock consists of hens only, anyone raising backyard chickens will have to deal with roosters, and consequently, rooster spurs. The spurs of a rooster are its first line of natural...
Category: Animals
When operating a homestead, farm, small farm, backyard garden, or greenhouse, you have likely had the idea of trying to generate income by selling some of your produce. Whether it be just...
I’d like to introduce you to Lecile, that’s right, Lecile, named after the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and hometown rodeo favorite Lecile Harris who you can read about here. Which backyard animal...
Can I put animal manure on my garden in the winter? Wheelbarrow in the winter. During the winter season, animal pens and coops can become saturated with excess manure. The manure...
Chicken Care in the Spring: Getting Ready for Warmer Weather
Springtime is a favorite here on the homestead, as plants, bugs and animals all start to wake from their long winter slumber, but it is also of time that requires a lot of hard work. As the winter...
Can pheasants be raised with chickens? Yes, and anyone who says otherwise is perhaps lazy, or doesn't know much about pheasants. Pheasants can be raised with chickens, but it takes some...