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Runner Duck
Quirky, cute, productive, and hardy egg laying ducks. Raising Runner ducks is rewarding due to their practicality and charm. They are prolific egg layers, producing up to 300 nutrient-rich eggs annually, making them ideal for home use…
White Peking Duck
Hardy, productive, and friendly duck. The Peking Duck breed, also known as the White Pekin, is renowned for its culinary and agricultural significance. Originating from China, this breed is characterized by its white plumage, orange bill, and…
Incubating Chicken Eggs
Hatching your own fluffies. Incubating chicken eggs is a rewarding way to hatch chicks without relying on a broody hen. It allows for greater control over the hatching process, ensuring optimal conditions like temperature, humidity, and egg…
Cayuga Duck
Black ducks with iridescent green. Keeping Cayuga ducks has been part of our little farm life since my son fell in love with them in poultry catalog and begged for us to get them the first year…
Farm Egg Freshness
Storing and floating eggs. Freshly laid eggs can be stored at room temperature without refrigeration due to their natural protective coating called the “bloom” or cuticle. This coating helps prevent bacteria from entering the egg and maintains…
Silver Laced Wyandotte
Pretty friendly hens with perfect large medium brown eggs. I am a real fan of the Silver Laced Wyandotte chicken for many reasons. I have been raising them as part of my egg layer flock for about…
Black Copper Maran
Black Copper Marans are renowned for their deep chocolate-brown eggs, which are highly prized by enthusiasts and chefs. Originating from the Marans region of France, these chickens are known for their hardiness and dual-purpose nature, providing both…
Trimming Dog Nails
Trimming your dog’s nails can be a breeze with the right approach and a little patience. Regularly trimming your dog’s nails is vital for their health and well-being. Overgrown nails can cause discomfort, pain, and even lead…
Trimming Goat Hooves
Regular hoof trimming keeps goats healthy and mobile. Trimming goat hooves is important for their health and mobility. Overgrown hooves can lead to pain, infections, and lameness, impairing their ability to graze and move comfortably. Regular hoof…
Ameraucana Chicken
Bearded, blue egg laying, friendly, cold-hardy, chicken. Ameraucana chickens have been a part of my backyard flock for years. I absolutely love their beautiful blue eggs and sweet bearded faces. These birds add a splash of unique…
Bielefelder Chicken
Hardy, Dual-Purpose, Prolific, Sociable, Striking Chicken Breed. I recently added two Bielefelder hens and a rooster to our mix of layer chicken breeds flock. We’ve raised them from chicks this last summer (summer of 2023). This German…
Raising Chickens For Eggs
Fresh flavorfully homegrown eggs with rich orange yolks. Having kept laying hens at my place for 9 years now, I can reflect on my commitment to this sustainable and rewarding lifestyle. Beyond the obvious perks of a…
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