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  Raising ducks and geese can be rewarding — in many ways. They’re social animals that play out a backyard soap opera on a daily basis. Many species of ducks produce just as many eggs as your average chicken. Duck ...

A well-trained guard dog can be an excellent addition to any home security plan. The dog is an active, living threat that can alert you of danger, deter potential attackers and actively defend your home if needed. But training an ...

If you haven’t added geese to your homestead or your small family farm, then you really are missing out. These big, hardy birds are more than just livestock to be raised and harvested for a meal (although geese are delicious); ...

Whether you are a seasoned homesteader or are just starting out with a garden and some chickens, you should consider adding geese to the mix. Geese are the hardiest, most self-sufficient of all poultry, and are extremely useful to have ...

There is nothing quite as picturesque as a farmyard setting with chickens, ducks and perhaps a turkey or two wandering around. Unfortunately, a mixed flock may be more trouble than it’s worth. If you’re considering keeping different species of fowl ...

Down, the fluffy layer of feathers insulating birds, is the warmest natural material for its weight available. When you are raising poultry, ducks or geese for food, you will want to use as much of your birds as possible; plucking ...

The breast feathers of a goose have a unique capability. Geese often spend their time in waters just above freezing. Their ability to maintain their warmth is to a large degree based on the thick layer of fat that surrounds ...

Perhaps you are in the early stages of planning your homestead. You have a piece of beautiful land and are deciding how it will look and function best. Or, you may already own a homestead and are looking to add ...

The obvious first choice for fresh eggs and poultry on a small homestead is chickens, and they are popular, easy to care for, and fun to watch, but they are not alone in the choices for great homestead birds. There are several other fantastic fowl species to consider that will provide more variety and lots of enjoyable antics. This article will highlight three of the more common, yet often overlooked homestead birds that offer excellent eggs, delicious meat, and great bug control.