Although mature Muscovies are pretty tough birds, content to perch outdoors in all kinds of weather, I recommend having a Muscovy duck house so your flock can stay safe from predators and have a dry place to access food and clean water.
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After I started raising Muscovy ducks and discovered their deliciously sweet and savory meat and their richly flavored eggs, I realized I needed to learn the ins and outs of Muscovy duck mating. They’re one of the most popular domesticated ducks to raise, and it didn’t take me long to see why.
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Whether you’re just getting started raising turkey poults or are looking for some guidelines to help your current flock thrive, these basic turkey tips will help your poults grow into healthy adults. I’ll explain the ins and outs of setting up turkey brooders, choosing the right bedding, feeding and watering your flock, keeping them warm, and preventing problems with your poults.
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If you’re considering adding new poultry, such as turkeys, to your homestead, it’s a great way to diversify what you produce on your homestead farm. But before you bring those turkey poults home, you’ll need to have a turkey coop.
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Turkeys can be an excellent addition to your homestead, but as you start looking into raising your own flock, you might be surprised to find out how many different turkey breeds there are. Each type of turkey breed brings unique characteristics, allowing you to pick precisely what your homestead needs.
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