The Dutch bantam chicken is said to have originated in the Netherlands, but this breeds history is more complicated than that.
Read MoreBantam chickens are the introduction to chickens for a lot of people. They aren’t a breed, but an entire set of chicken breeds.
Read MoreDo foxes eat chickens? You bet they do. That said, I never worried about the presence of a family of red foxes in the woods next to our home until I acquired my flock of backyard chickens.
Read MoreWe recently asked our Facebook fans to tell us some of the funniest questions they’ve heard from folks that don’t raise backyard chickens. Here are the top 10.
Read MoreHere are 10 duck keeping questions that both novices and experts often have.
Read MoreButchering turkeys for the holiday season is a tradition on many homesteads. Learn some of the best methods so you can participate this year.
Read MoreOnce the Thanksgiving meal is over, most families take part in an annual wishbone tradition. Depending on how patient the wishbone breakers are, the bone might be broken that night or in the days following the feast.
Read MoreWhether an elaborate feast with roast turkey or a simple supper, holidays are a time to remember it’s not just about the food, but who shares it with you.
Read MoreOur family has always had a taste for something different on the holiday table and the Christmas goose is among one of our favorites.
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