Turkey Talk: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Turkeys
Raising turkeys is a great idea for fresh meat year round. The flavor is superior to traditionally raised store-bought turkeys. Additionally, you are able to dictate what is in their diet, which gives many peace of mind. History of Turkeys…
A Note About Chick Handling and Salmonella
With the rise in popularity of backyard poultry, the Centers for Disease Control is seeing a rise in reports of salmonella. Salmonella can cause diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or abdominal cramping in humans. The illness can range from mild to life…
Thinking Beyond the Chicken
Most backyard flock keepers are introduced to the world of domesticated poultry by the chicken. There is plenty of easily accessible information about chickens, chickens lay the eggs that Americans are most familiar with eating, and chickens make great pets….
4 Tips on Raising Gamebirds for Release
People raise birds like quail, pheasants, turkeys and partridge for many reasons. One often cited reason is for release. Just as some people raise swans so they can enjoy seeing them, people raise game birds for the joy of knowing…
