Tag Archives: turkeys

Alternatives to Chicken Coops?

TweetQuestion by Marinella: Alternatives to Chicken Coops? I know the question seems strange, but what are some alternatives to chicken coops if you want to have a pet such as a turkey? If poultry animals are kept really close together in slaughterhouses, I’m guessing they’d be pretty hardy. Also, would a turkey be fine if … Continue reading

I want to live on a small semi-self sufficient farm in the future. How many acres do I need?

TweetI would like to live on a farm sometime in the next 10 years or so. I want to finish schooling (still in college) and work for about 5 years or so to save up for a small family farm. How many acres would I need to support lets say myself, husband, and two kids? … Continue reading

Need help with farm animals!?

TweetI want to get some pigs.So please answer these questions if you can, 1.What and how much do I feed them? 2.Can I let them roam around freely in my yard,or do I have to pen them up? 3.If I have to pen them,how do I build a pig pen? 4.Do they need worming,vaccinations and … Continue reading