Backyard Poultry

Learn to Speak Goose

March 1, 2019 · Angela Ferraro-Fanning · Poultry 101

Learn to speak goose. Geese use a lot of different methods of communication. Learn the basics of understanding them with our guide.

Peace, Love, and White Homing Pigeons

March 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Members Only, Poultry 101

White homing pigeons (Columba livia domestica), which are often times advertised as white doves, can represent eternal life, love, faith, purity, and prosperity.

Pigeons Strike a Pose

March 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Bret Hartman has photographed everyone from comedian Will Ferrell to legendary actor Dustin Hoffman, so we challenged him with a new assignment: pigeons. He captured these stunning shots at the The National Pigeon Association Grand National Pigeon Show in Los Angeles (2015).

Raising Giant Dewlap Toulouse Geese and Heritage Narragansett Turkeys

March 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Add big, healthy Giant Dewlap Toulouse geese with excellent conformation, deep keel, and bright eyes to your family and gaggle.

Get to Know Domestic Geese

March 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Geese, Poultry 101

Learn what makes domestic geese such effective and fun poultry to raise along with the basics of getting your flock started.

Tips for Buying and Selling at a Poultry Swap Meet

March 1, 2019 · Janet Garman · Poultry 101

Chicken or poultry swap meets are events where the buying, selling, and trading of poultry is carried out. Here’s some tips to get started.

The Roman Goose

March 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Add to Favorites Story & Photos By Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, Maine Roman geese bring history and a unique appearance to the farm. Their carriage and plumage are swanlike, and their lineage …

The Sebastopol Goose

March 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Consider adding the rare but distinctive Sebastopol goose to your flock for a docile personality, stunning plumage, and reliable egg-laying.

The African Goose

March 1, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Add to Favorites Story and Photos By Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, Maine A flock of African geese make a graceful sight in the barnyard. Their long necks and unique beaks lend elegance …