Posts by Rasmus

Roosters are a necessary part of the flock for many chicken owners, but not all. This article will discuss the pros and cons of adding a rooster to your flock so that you can make an informed...

Do you want your chickens to roam free? Many people are unsure of whether or not free-ranging is a good idea. On the one hand, chickens can eat bugs, weeds, and pests in your garden. On the other...

Pigeons are among the lesser-known backyard animals, and that is a shame. Keeping pigeons is both fun and rewarding, and they take up very little space compared to most other livestock birds. To...

While guinea fowl are not the most common poultry, they do offer a lot to backyard farmers and homesteaders. They are perhaps most known to be great for pest control, relatively easy to care for, and...

Guinea fowl have become increasingly popular to rear these days, perhaps because they are easy to maintain and affordable to care for. Although they are typically larger and more flighty than...

Many of us are used to seeing poultry like chickens and ducks in backyards and on our farms, but have you ever seen pigeons being kept as pets or as a hobby? While less common, there is a large...