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Guinea Egg Pound Cake

December 29, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Eggs & Meat

Not wanting the guinea eggs to go to waste, I decided to use the eggs to make a pound cake. Here’s my recipe and tips.

Emus: Alternative Agriculture

December 15, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Poultry 101

Today in the U.S., emus are a popular choice for alternative agriculture due to their minimal husbandry needs, small acreage capability, appealing characteristics and potential for becoming profitable.

DIY Chicken Tractor Plan

November 18, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Are you looking for a chicken tractor plan that will protect chickens from hawks and other predators while allowing them to free range? Try this one.

Easy Holiday Meal with Roast Turkey

November 2, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat

Add to Favorites Whether it’s an elaborate feast with the perfect roast turkey or a simple supper, holidays are a time to give thanks for our abundant blessings, and to …

Raising Geese for Meat: A Home-Grown Holiday Goose

August 23, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Eggs & Meat

Raising geese for meat is the primary purpose for most goose breeds, although some are bred with an emphasis on other attributes as well.

Frittata 101

July 26, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat

Frittata, which translates to “fried” in Italian, is a classic egg-based dish. Even with just eggs and seasonal herbs, it’s a winner.

A Business Lesson Learned Raising Chickens for Meat

July 17, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

My two oldest boys Brodrek (10) and Wyatt (9) decided they wanted to start a business raising fryers. They saved their Christmas money and the money they earned from doing odds and ends around the house over a 10-month period.

Buckeye Chickens: An All-American Breed

July 1, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

No chicken breed is perfect, but many Buckeye chicken breeders figure they have come close enough with their breed. Breeders extol the virtues of vigor, resilience and disease resistance in a brown egg layer that grows to a solid size.

The Jersey Giant Chicken

March 31, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Chickens 101

What is considered the largest breed of chicken? With standard weights of 13 pounds for males and 10 pounds for females, the humble Jersey Giant chicken is the breed that comes to mind.

How Much Do Chickens Cost?

March 30, 2022 · mfox · Chickens 101

Everyone is looking for a bargain, and raising chickens for eggs is the second rung on the homesteading ladder. The first is growing your own veggies.