Raising Poultry

The subject of "duck eggs vs chicken eggs" seems to be a decades-long debate with no clear answer. Which is healthier? What are the benefits of each?  Are they essentially the same? Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about them. RELATED: 14 Genius Egg Hacks - You'll Never Eat Eggs The Same Way Again Duck Eggs VS Chicken Eggs | Frequently …Continue Reading

Understanding the different duck breeds is very important for aspiring poultrymen. You at least need to learn how to differentiate between ducks raised for meat versus the ones grown for laying eggs. In this article: Duck Breeds Best For Egg Duck Breeds Best For Meat Duck Breeds Best For Egg and Meat RELATED: Raising Ducks For Your Homestead 9 Duck Breeds to …Continue Reading

Is chicken scratch feed beneficial for your chickens? In this article, we laid out some facts you need to know before buying these feeds. Read more to find out. RELATED: What Do Chickens Eat? Chicken Feed. [Chapter 4] Raising Backyard Chicken | Homestead Handbook All About Chicken Scratch Feed What is Chicken Scratch Feed Raising chickens is one of the most favorite …Continue Reading

Planning on raising ducklings in your homestead? Don’t treat them like regular chickens! If you want to grow big, fat healthy ducks for meat and eggs, you have to cater to their specific needs. RELATED: Raising Ducks For Your Homestead What Every Homesteader Needs to Know About Raising Ducklings Preparing the Site The first thing you need to do is to source all the …Continue Reading

Chickens aren’t the only gateways to growing livestock. If you’re adding poultry to your homestead farm, we suggest raising quail chicks. They are generally smaller and easier to take care of. RELATED: Raising Quail | Homestead Tips For The Best Quail Eggs The Ultimate Homesteader's Guide to Raising and Growing Quail Chicks Step 1: Set up a Brooder | A brooder is a …Continue Reading