This Thanksgiving, after guests spar over which turkey piece is theirs, you may be tempted to discard the leftover turkey tail. However, many chefs argue that the “last part over the fence is the best bite of the bird.”

In this beautifully illustrated article, we dip our toes into the exotic pheasant species you will want to add to your homestead.

Today, the Waddesdon Manor breeding program focuses on threatened or endangered species and has been carefully designed so that, combined with education and research, it helps to conserve the rarest species.

Poultry math is not restricted to chickens. Once you master layers, you may find yourself raising pheasants for profit, researching ratites, or different types of pigeons to diversify your farm.