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Homebasedfarming acquired towerhomesteadguestranch.com
We are pleased to announce that HomeBasedFarming has acquired another fantastic blog in the homesteading area, towerhomesteadguestranch.com. Tower Homestead Guest Ranch was a large homestead
Where Do Turkeys Sleep? What you always wanted to know!
In the wild, the turkeys on our homestead spend most of their day on the ground foraging for food. But where do they sleep? We
Ever wondered if a turkey can fly?
We love our turkeys on our homestead – We have a range of turkeys including Domestic & Narragansett heritage turkeys. They are fascinating creatures
Have you ever wondered why ducks have feathers?
Ducks are fascinating creatures. Birds that spend most of their lives on the water yet are also excellent in the skies. We have several ducks
Probiotics for your Chicks
Overview Chickens are a great source of protein and can be raised in small spaces, making them an ideal option for urban dwellers who want
HomeBasedFarming Launches our own YouTube Channel
Exciting news here at homebasedfarming.com – We have launched a youtube channel! So now you can view our homestead activities as well as keeping up
What is a Bourbon Red Heritage Turkey?
The Bourbon Red turkey is named after Bourbon County, Kentucky where it was first bred, plus the colour of their reddish plumage. The breed standard
What is a heritage turkey?
A Heritage turkey is one of a variety of domestic turkeys which retain historic characteristics that are no longer present in the majority of
Narragansett Turkeys
The Narragansett turkeys are a breed of domestic turkey developed in Rhode Island in the early 20th century by crossing two wild American turkeys. The
Do turkey eggs taste different to chicken eggs?
Do turkey eggs taste different to chicken eggs? Turkey eggs are hard to find in shops and are not farmed as widely as chicken eggs.
Heritage Turkey Breeds
Heritage Turkey Breeds and their characteristics
HomeBasedFarming Acquires thebellhomestead.com
We are pleased to announce that HomeBasedFarming has acquired another fantastic blog in the homesteading area, thebellhomestead.com. We will over the next few months move
When do Cayuga Ducks start laying?
Everything you ever needed to know about Cayuga Ducks
The 3 best ways to use extra eggs.
What to do with extra eggs from your homestead chickens? Is your egg storage quickly filling up, and with the whole family tiring of everyday
How many eggs does a Narragansett Turkey lay?
Narragansett Turkeys, best known for their early maturation, excellent meat quality and egg production, come in a patterned combination of black, tan, gray and white.