When considering quail species to raise; size, egg production, and temperament should lead your decision making. Some species may be kept in coveys, perfect for larger-scale productions.
Read MoreKeeping Runner ducks combines the benefits of raising poultry with the entertainment of watching penguin-like bowling pins forage around the yard. After dabbling in call ducks, I increased my flock to include Fawn and White Runner ducks.
Read MoreOn this Fourth of July, I dug into some of our founding fathers’ archives to see if they had a passion for poultry like we do today.
Read MoreRyan McGhee learned how to paint feathers and now uses his wildlife portraiture to bring attention to endangered species.
Read MoreGo even more green and sustainable with your backyard bird operation with these tips for Earth Day.
Read MorePigeons are adaptable, hardy, and agile. And although the types of pigeons range in size and function, all pigeons have similar husbandry requirements.
Read MoreThe Shetland and Steinbacher geese are both listed as critical — the most severe listing from The Livestock Conservancy. This means that there are fewer than 500 birds in the U.S., with five or fewer primary breeding flocks (50 birds or more), and less than 1,000 around the world.
Read MoreChickens are cheap, but the most expensive cost that you will endure is their housing. Be inspired by cheap chicken coops.
Read MoreWhy don’t ducks’ feet freeze? Waterfowl, including penguins and flamingoes, have countercurrent heat exchange systems in their legs, which enable them to keep their feet submerged in icy cold water or stand on ice for hours.
Read MoreLarge-scale and backyard poultry farming seem to oscillate every couple of generations. Here’s a short history of poultry farming in the U.S.
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