Raising Homestead Animals
From feathers to webbed feet, here’s where we share what we’ve learned about raising happy, healthy animals on the homestead.
Animal Care
Tips and know-how that apply to all our critters, from feeding routines to predator-proofing and seasonal care. Tips and know-how for raising homestead animals — from feeding routines to predator-proofing and seasonal care that applies to all our critters.
Chickens
Everything you need to raise a happy, healthy flock—from chick brooding to egg-laying tips and coop care.
Ducks
From splashy setups to egg collection, this is your guide to raising ducks that thrive on the homestead.
Geese
Gentle grazers or noisy watchdogs—learn how to raise and care for geese that earn their keep.
Goats
Milk, brush control, and a little mischief—here’s where we talk all things goat care and containment.
Guineas
Loud, odd, and incredibly useful—learn the ins and outs of raising guineas for pest control and flock drama.
Quail
Small but mighty, quail are perfect for tight spaces and high-protein eggs—here’s how we raise them right.
Turkeys
Curious, quirky, and full of personality—our tips for raising turkeys from poults to harvest.
Dogs
Whether they’re house pets or homestead helpers, here’s how we keep our pups happy, trained, and well-fed.
Bees
Buzz into backyard beekeeping with guides on hives, honey harvests, and keeping your colony healthy.
Gear and Supplies
The tools, feeders, fencing, and setups we actually use for raising homestead animals — all aimed at making life easier and critters happier.
Waddle & Cluck is a Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation – committed to supporting native wildlife alongside our farm animals.
