Goat Meat AKA Chevon or Cabrito, Capretto or at times even Mutton
So Andreas Homestead has entered the world of goat meat. Something I NEVER thought would happen, but, alas, never say never. Yes, we are raising our own goats for meat.…
To raise turkeys this year or not
OK, so here’s what’s going on. It is time for me to think turkeys. My supplier will have my turkeys available mid-June, so while everyone else is heading off on…
Your chicken costs WHAT????
So earlier this week, I had a very enthusiastic new customer asking all types of questions about how we raise our chicken and what we feed it. She was very…
Why I am moving away from conventional chicken feed
I am so tired of this winter weather. When I was younger, I loved the snow. Now, I love the wood stove! I’m ready for the snow to pass and…
Buddy the Buck is Back!
Well, Buddy is back!! And we’re happy to have him here. His Mom, Nilly isn’t so sure though. But what would you expect? He’s back for breeding purposes and she…
What’s happening at the farm
As we approach Thanksgiving and turkey season is winding down, I have the opportunity to look back and see how our year went. With the cold weather here for a…
Taking Turkey Orders for the Holidays
We are taking turkey orders for Thanksgiving! Have you placed your order? We have received quite a few orders but we still have some available. Last year was such a…
A whole chicken on the grill
So tonight, we cooked two whole chickens on the grill. Well, almost whole chickens. We cut out the backs to lay them open whole on the grill. If you have…
Did you see him?
Did you see him Saturday? He came for his unannounced visit. It was the NC Department of Ag Meat and Poultry Compliance Officer. He was there at the Apex Farmer’s…
It’s Turkey Time!
Wow! Here it is July already! How can that be? It is time to start thinking about your Thanksgiving Turkeys! We have begun accepting orders for turkeys. We have to…