Post by WVsnowflake on Mar 26, 2008 20:49:42 GMT -6
Eggs from backyard flocks are of a quality and nutritional density that those dependent on the supermarket can only dream of. Necessary culling (of excess males and non-productive females) graces the table with flavorful meat. But backyard flocks can contribute to self-sufficiency in more ways than simply putting food on the table. They offer bug control, tillage and great entertainment.
Poultry are incredible starter livestock for most homesteads, because their needs are easily and cheaply met, and the homesteader can start on a small scale.
www.motherearthnews.com/Modern-Homesteading/2007-12-01/Best-Chickens-for-the-Homestead.aspx
Poultry are incredible starter livestock for most homesteads, because their needs are easily and cheaply met, and the homesteader can start on a small scale.
www.motherearthnews.com/Modern-Homesteading/2007-12-01/Best-Chickens-for-the-Homestead.aspx
WVsnowflake you are so right. I have raised all kinds of birds since 1986. And the story's and good times and memmeries thay have given me and others have been count less. And just like everything in life there where some bad times and hard times to.But if I was asked, would I do it all again.I'd say I'm still doing it but much smaler and a lot less.
