Why don’t you sell off your farm?
It’s not a simple decision. There are several reasons I prefer to not sell off the farm. First of all, it’s not only the farm, it’s also my home. Sorry,…
Author: Lynn@AndreasHomestead.com
Andreas Homestead: Successful Turkey Season and Availability
If you’ve looked at this website, you can see its been quite a while since I’ve posted. I’ve had questions about if I am still in business or not. The…
What’s the holdup?
What’s the holdup? Why don’t I have chicken, eggs and goat available like I usually do? Well, things have been a bit unusual, wouldn’t you say? Covid-19 has changed the…
How I am using a whole chicken
With this cooler weather, I’m feeling soup coming on. And I have a hankering for Chicken Tortilla Soup. Yeah, maybe it’s been all the peppers I’ve been trying to use…
Deep Fried Turkey
You know what that is? It’s deep fried deliciousness, that’s what! We deep fried one of our turkeys in July and man oh man was it good. Crispy crunchy on…
What’s the Purpose of Having a Rooster
Sometimes I’m asked, “Do I need a rooster for my hen to lay eggs?” The answer to the question is, “No”. Then why do I have a rooster? Maybe a…
Hybrid or GMO? Whats the difference?
Is it GMO? Is it Hybrid? Aren’t they the same thing? NO! They are not. Often, I have people ask about the chicken I raise. I raise Cornish Cross. “Well,…
Duck Eggs
I set duck eggs today. My hatching rates are very inconsistent. Sometimes things go well. Sometimes they don’t. Fingers crossed. In 28 days we should have baby ducks.
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Here’s to a Healthy New Year
Well, it’s a New Year and I’m going to try and do better about blogging. Looking back at last year, it was pretty scarce, as in didn’t really happen! Well…