Hi! After much research, I've decided to add ducks to my homestead. I'm interested in a good forager for pest control that can also provide eggs and meat. I have a natural pond on my wooded property and plan to free range. Silver Appleyards are at the top of my list, but I'm also open to other...
Thought I'd introduce myself over here since I'll be getting my first keets this Summer from Guinea Farm hatchery.
My primary reason for the guineas will be tick/pest control and alarm system on our very rural, semi-wooded 40 acres (no nearby neighbors to annoy). I'm also interested in how...
I just picked up a brinsea brooder plate. It appears to be a pretty good price right now on Amazon so I thought I'd share. I have a hatch that just started so hopefully it works well for them!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07NJZM1F5
I've raised chickens in the past, but it's been ~8 years. Now, I'm planning to start a new flock since my husband and I purchased a home with acreage in NW Arkansas. I've been lurking the boards recently to refresh my knowledge. We are scheduled to receive Icelandic hatching eggs from David...