Raw milk; the good, the bad and the ugly
Being that we raise and milk dairy goats, it should come as no surprise that we consume raw milk. What MAY come as a surprise to many people is my…
Are Turkeys Mean?
We have raised turkeys on and off for well over ten years having started with Midget Whites and now "regular" sized heritage birds. Turkeys are probably my favorite barnyard fowl.…
Food Safety… it’s not just for food processors
Food recalls have been in the news lately. Not a day goes by it seems and we have another recall due to bacterial contamination or undeclared ingredients. When it comes…
Want A Challenge? Try Hatching Goose Eggs!
I am by no means skilled at incubating eggs, but I've had pretty decent results with chicken, turkey and guinea eggs. Using a styrofoam incubator with fan and automatic egg…
Why Do We Raise Our Own Pork?
I noticed that pork in the grocery store had been getting leaner and less tender over the decades since I was a kid. I had grown up with pork and…