How We Raise Colony Rabbits From Birth to Butchering
Here’s the step-by-step process for how we breed, raise and dispatch meat rabbits, including a few key tips and lessons we’ve learned over the years.
Michael Kummer
How We Found the Perfect Homestead Property
When we finally decided to relocate from our 1.26-acre suburban parcel to a larger homestead, finding the ideal piece of land was harder than we expected. Here’s how we narrowed down our search, including the spreadsheet we used to track and evaluate potential parcels.
Raising Chickens on Pasture vs. Deep Litter
If there’s one thing I wish we’d paid more attention to in our early years of raising chickens, it’s manure management. It may not sound glamorous, but the way you handle chicken manure has a profound influence on your flock’s health, productivity, and the overall sustainability of your homestead. After all, chicken droppings are more than … Read more
8 Things You Need Before Your Baby Chicks Arrive
Chickens grow faster than most people expect, and if you aren’t prepared, you could find yourself dealing with unnecessary stress and preventable losses.
Why You Should Stop Raising Cornish Cross Chickens for Meat
Cornish Cross chickens are one of the most popular breeds to raise for meat. That’s true for commercial chicken production but also for small homesteads. Considering their apparent advantages — such as rapid growth and incredible feed conversion ratio — I understand how the title of this article may ruffle some feathers (pun intended). But … Read more
The Pros and Cons of Raising Bielefelder Chickens
While their gentle nature and beauty are appealing, Bielefelders’ relatively poor egg-laying performance and susceptibility to leg injuries are significant downsides.