Raising Meat Ducks
Raising ducks for meat can be very rewarding. I prefer to raise my own because it is hard to find in grocery stores, is usually not very fresh, and is expensive. Duck meat is mostly dark meat, is quite fatty, and has…
Swan Care
Swans are enchanting creatures and will draw admirers in their direction. They are relatively gentle in nature, but will defend their territory well. Demographics Age: Juveniles are 6-11 months old. Yearlings are 1-3 years. Breeders are 3-6 years. Lifespan: Can range…
How do I raise my flock organically?
A flock of chickens raised in a backyard or an a small farm will produce wonderful, fresh, and super-flavorful eggs. The eggs will also be very nutritious and healthful – especially compared to supermarket eggs, as chickens raised in healthy…
Eggscellent Eggs!
When produced in your backyard, eggs are a perfectly balanced and super healthy food! One of the reasons I started raising hens was because I couldn’t find the eggs I wanted in the grocery store. I remembered eggs from my great-grandmother’s…
Cornish Cross? Free Range Broilers? A Guide to Purely Poultry’s Meat Chickens.
Purely Poultry offers a comprehensive array of broilers or chickens mainly raised for meat purposes. But with so many choices, it can be hard to make a decision on what would best suit your situation. So here’s a rundown of…
