Raising Poultry

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 …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

Planning to raise chickens? One of the first hurdles you’ll face is getting an affordable coop. Most on the market are very pricey. But lucky for you, we’ve made a full guide on how to build an affordable DIY pallet chicken coop. RELATED: 36 Chicken Coop Designs And Ideas [2nd Edition] How to Build Your Own Homestead Pallet Chicken Coop on a Budget What You'll …Continue Reading