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Black Slate Turkey
Chickens for Backyards

The Most Important Things to Know About Raising Backyard Turkeys

Raising backyard turkeys is a fulfilling, worthwhile venture that can complement your existing poultry keeping or serve as a standalone project. Turkeys tend to be fascinating birds that provide large eggs and more meat than chickens, adding substantial value to your backyard operation. Even if you’re not planning to harvest their meat, they can be… Read more »

Black Slate Turkey
Chickens for Backyards

Signs that Raising Backyard Turkeys is the Right Move for You

Raising backyard turkeys can be a fulfilling endeavor, offering benefits beyond just the joy of keeping poultry. While chickens are a more common choice for backyard flocks, turkeys bring their own unique charm and advantages. If you’re contemplating whether to add these majestic birds to your backyard, here are some signs that raising turkeys might… Read more »

guinea fowl on farm
Chickens for Backyards

The Ultimate Guide to Raising Guinea Fowl

Many people who raise backyard chickens are starting to get into raising guinea fowl. There are many benefits to raising guineas—they help protect the rest of the flock, they’re an effective means of pest control, and they provide plenty of meat and eggs. But, if you’re just starting to raise guinea fowl, you may not… Read more »