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…
Author: Lynn@AndreasHomestead.com
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…
Grocery Store Chicken
I did the unthinkable – I bought a chicken from the grocery store! I know! What was I thinking?? Well, I was thinking: Is it different? How? Are the complaints…
Chicken Bone Broth
Remember this? Well, after we finished our dinner I placed all the bones in a bag and threw them in the freezer. Last night, I roasted 2 more small…