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Backyard Flocks & Livestock

Chickens, turkeys, guineas, geese, Great Pyrenees, and whatever else we’re raising on our five-acre Iowa hobby farm. What works, what doesn’t, and what I wish I’d known before we started.

2 great Pyrenees dogs

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

5 Most Useful Grooming Tips for Great Pyrenees

why we love raising turkeys

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

Why We Love Raising Turkeys on the Homestead

Duck and Chick Rescue

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

Rescue Ducks & Chicks {and why you shouldn’t buy live animals this Easter}

2 girls feeding chickens

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

25 Unhealthy Foods You Should Never Feed Backyard Chickens

How to Maintain Winter Egg Production

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

How to Maintain Winter Egg Production in Chickens

what to feed chickens in winter

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

What to Feed Chickens in Winter: 10 Warming Foods Your Flock Will Love

keeping chickens warm in winter

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter Without Electricity

bown and black spotting pig in the grass

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

How to Build a Homestead Animal Feeding Plan for Multiple Species

Beginner's guide to raising baby chicks 600

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

Complete Guide to Raising Baby Chicks: Essential Supplies, Care Tips & Setup for Beginners

frozen eggs

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

How to Prevent Eggs from Freezing in Winter (for Backyard Chicken Keepers)

person wearing medical gloves wrapping hand of injured person with medical wrap

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

Supplies for a Well Stocked Homestead First Aid Kit

buff orpington hen with quizzical head tilt

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

Tips to Choose the Best Breed of Chicken for Your Homestead

different types of eggs - goose egg, turkey egg, duck egg, chicken eggs, guinea egg

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

Beyond Chicken: 5 Alternative Types of Eggs to Try

chickens eating weeds inside a pumpkin

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

11 Irresistible Chicken Treats Your Flock Will Love

gosling in hands

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

What to Know About Raising Geese on a Homestead (Benefits & Drawbacks)

molting chickens and a rooster

Backyard Flocks & Livestock

6 Easy Ways to Keep Molting Chickens Happy & Healthy

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