Khaki Campbells are a British species of duck found most commonly in the UK and common in other countries. They are hardy ducks easily able to endure all weather conditions. While they are not preferable for meat production due to their leanness, they make up for this by laying an average of 200 eggs per

Since having ducks onto the homestead we have come to enjoy them. Here are the top 10 reasons we will continue to keep ducks on the farm.

When it comes to raising fowl on your homestead, one type that is often overlooked is pigeons. They are a great way to raise your own meat with very little work on your part and with very little startup money. Pigeons have small space requirements with no need for incubators and space heaters to keep

A complete guide and all your questions answered on how to raise happy, ducks in your own backyard.

by James Reid, PRI Tap o' Noth You don’t have a slug problem, you have a duck deficiency. -- Bill Mollison It was reading the above quote that made us want to acquire some ducks here at PRI Tap o’ Not

Want to raise your own meat? Here's an overview of how to raise your own meat chickens! Read about the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Raising guinea fowl isn't too difficult, learn the basics for raising guineas on your homestead and tips on a successful guinea flock!

Do you want to add some ducks to your homestead flock? You can raise chickens and ducks together - here's what you need to know!

Although Magpie ducks aren’t that well known, they are one of the must-have duck breeds for the homestead as they are easy to keep, ideal for the layperson.

Can you raise chickens and honey bees together? The do's and don'ts of keeping bees and chickens close together!

Foxes can be a problem for homeowners. Learn the#1 tip to get rid of foxes for good and quit losing your birds to these sly predators!

Vorwerk chickens are a rare, dual-purpose breed that originated in Germany. It was named after its breeder, Oskar Vorwerk. Vorwerk ... Read more

Club for keeping, breeding ,conserving pure breeds of ducks, geese.

Thinking about adding geese to your homestead? Geese are remarkably easy to tend, and in many ways, they're easier than chickens. They're self-sufficient, and generally excellent mothers. While they can be easier than chickens, they're

Raising guinea fowl isn't too difficult, learn the basics for raising guineas on your homestead and tips on a successful guinea flock!

Here's the method I use for successfully hatching ducklings. This consistently gives me very high hatch rates, with vigorous, fluffy ducklings.

If you're worried that your ducks might take off, here are 6 breeds that are flightless that you can raise.

My mealworm farm adventure…. (Tenebrio molitor) (also visit https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-to-raise-mealworms to see how Gallo del Cielo raises mealworms and www.westknollfarm.com to read about Amy's mealworm farm.) In the winter of...

I have been very successful in keeping ducks in my garden while many tried and failed. In my opinion one reason is I practice a permaculture non till garden method. So my garden has a deep straw and leave mulch. I do not think ducks could be...

The best herbs for chickens to eat are also great for other uses (like first aid), Find out how to use them to raise happy hens (and healthy eggs)!

Incubating duck eggs is different from hatching chicken eggs, and we take a thorough look at the reasons and how to successfully hatch your own ducklings.

This resource covers possible enrichment ideas that can help provide necessary mental stimulation for your duck residents at your animal sanctuary.

How to raise Cornish cross chickens for the freezer.

Raising peafowl chicks is not dissimilar to raising chickens. If you have the peahen, she’ll take care of her brood; all you really need to do is provide suitable food and keep the housing clean. If you decide to raise the chicks yourself, you have more work to do, but the birds will bond more ...

There is a lot of discussion around breeds and how to choose a chicken breed for your backyard. If you are really just after egg layers - I have you covered

Pic by Elizabethy27 Ducks and geese are hardy and fairly easy to raise. Their brooding requirements are simple and they don't need special housing or equipment, but they can be MESSY! No joke, they are as messy as they are adorable. Luckily...

Mealworms are the larval form of the mealworm beetle. They go through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. My chickens love them. I also feed them to my quail and pigeons as well as put them in my wild bird feeders. Need worms for fishing? I can help you out. Mealworms are so easy to raise. They require very little attention. Start out with a plastic container, some wheat bran, and a few mealworms. I started my worms out in a small plastic donut container. I now have them in a plastic 3 drawer cart. The mealworms do not escape the plastic container and does not even require a cover. A bag of bran will last a long time. I add slices of old bread to the worm bed as well as potatoes sliced in half. It takes no time at all for a fresh slice of bread to be covered by mealworms when placed in the worm bed. Mealworms do not smell. Your guest won't even know they are in the house. My mealworms are in a corner of my dining room. They are so easy to raise, you can almost "plant them and forget about them". Why buy mealworms when you can raise your own?

One of the most common domestic breeds, the Khaki Campbell Duck, is a great addition to your flock. Read more to see what they have to bring to the table.

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If you want to raise your own food source, egg or meat, but don't have big space in your backyard, then raising quail is a great option. Here's why.

Not all flowers are fair game for snack time. Learn which plants to avoid and which are safe for ducks to eat.

You'll love raising backyard ducks, but there are some very important things you need to consider before getting started.

Certain select individuals are permitted to roam freely on Prince Charles’s Highgrove Estate – his prized chickens, who are the stars of an exclusive range of tableware.

So, you're thinking of keeping guinea fowls? Here are 12 (important) things I can tell you about it so you won't make mistakes.

A rare breed that is not well known outside of its native Sweden, the Swedish flower hen has become popular ... Read more