Confession – I never heard the term “schmaltz” until sometime during adulthood. Growing up on the farm, rendered poultry fat was prized for cooking and baking, but I didn’t realize it had a name other than chicken fat, duck fat, goose fat, etc. Thankfully, I’ve had a chance to rediscover this wonderful cooking oil, first,…
Home raised meat chickens can be quick to raise and taste much better than their grocery store counterparts, but there are a few things you need to know to get started. We’ll take you through the best meat chicken breeds, basic care and troubleshooting tips.
There is a new H5N1 bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak in China in Hunan province, near the location of primary COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. We’ll share information on bird flu symptoms and transmission, plus five strategies for a healthier flock of backyard chickens.
“Silvopasture : A Guide To Managing Grazing Animals, Forage Crops, And Trees In A Temperate Farm Ecosystem” by Steve Gabriel delves into various components of silvopasture and managing grazing animals in a silvopasture system. The USDA Forest Service defines silvopasture as, “The deliberate integration of trees and grazing livestock operations on the same land.” Mr. Gabriel…
Since our little crew of duckies has become a big part of our lives, I wanted to formally introduce them and tell a little about their story. We’ll also use this page to answer some basic duck questions, and share some duck videos for those who need more duckie time.