Hey there everyone! I haven’t posted in a while, because we moved out to 8 acres instead of just 1. So the hobby farm can grow! Yay! But anyway, with Thanksgiving approaching, I thought I’d do a post about Turkeys, specifically about Turkey breeds. Turkey History! There are two species of Turkey. The ones that …
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Making Money From Your Farm!
I have a lot of animals. They get… expensive. Especially with feed prices on the rise, it’s good to have a feel of how we can make back some of our money we invest in our farm pets, and sometimes even make a profit! This blog is written for Hobby Farmers by a Hobby Farmer …
Button Quail: Inside or Outside?
One common question of button quail breeders is whether they can and whether they should live outside. They seem so small and delicate they almost seem like they would need a heat lamp! Well they definitely can live outside. The temperatures should not go below freezing, and they shouldn’t walk on snow. These are pretty …
Hemp: Should I Farm It?
Whether it’s because you’re vegetarian or you’re a health enthusiast or want to grow good food for your animals or all of the above, hemp might just be the crop for you. In most states you need a license to grow in any quantity, but it may be worth it! Well, Hemp is not Marijuana. …
Foster Moms
Sometimes, eggs need incubated. Sometimes we just don’t have the equipment, energy, or motive to incubate them… Sometimes we don’t want to brood them. Well, luckily… nature has some birds that will incubate eggs that aren’t theirs or raise chicks of different species. Lets go over some of these foster moms. Bantams Cochins and silkies …
Which Guinea Fowl is For You?
I have done a series on the different types of pheasants, quail, rabbits, ducks, and alternative waterfowl, but today we are going to look at the six species of Guinea Fowl, and a little bit about each. HELMETED GUINEA FOWL This is what we are all used to. The helmeted guinea fowl is the classic …
Which Partridge do you want?
This week, I’d like to show you a couple of the different partridges available for gamebird enthusiasts! Chukar Good for utility (i.e. eggs and meat). Very aggressive. Not good aviary birds. Usually you can get them for less than $10. Come in silver and white varieties. Hungarian Partridge Used for utility and ornamental purposes, the …
Taking A Look At Alternative Poultry
Francolins, Prairie-Chickens and More Sometimes, the bird keeper gets tired of pheasants , quail, and chickens. Even the Great Argus doesn’t have the thrill it used to. But don’t worry. There’s always more. Let’s take a look at some of those alternative poultry birds. Erckel’s Francolin The Erckel’s is the most popular of francolins! They …
5 Things to Remember When Colony Breeding Button Quail
Last week I did a post discussing whether or not you should pair breed. I basically concluded that it depended on various factors. Today, I will give you 5 things to remember in order to make your colony successful and safe. Perhaps colony breeding has got such a bad name as a result of breeders …
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Button Quail: Pair-Breeding Vs. Colony Breeding
A large controversy is waging over whether it is better to raise King Quail in colonies or in pairs. Originally, I colony bred out of ignorance, but as nothing bad happened, when I began to encounter the dogmatic position of pair breeding most breeders take, I was naturally skeptical. The truth is, there are several …
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Where The Chickens Roost 