Inclusivity Statement

Waddle and Cluck is for everyone. We believe the journey toward sustainability, organic living, and self-sufficiency is a path open to all people, regardless of race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background.

Homesteading is a global tradition with roots in every culture, and we are committed to ensuring our content reflects that diversity. Whether you’re managing a multi-acre farm or a few pots on a city balcony, you belong here. We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination or harassment in our community and among our contributors.

Our Voice and Standards

We skip the fluff. Our content is designed to be plain, practical, and direct. Whether we’re discussing poultry care or the nuances of fermentation, our goal is utility. If you can’t use the information on your own land or in your own kitchen today, it doesn’t belong in our magazine.

Authorship & Bylines

Every article on Waddle and Cluck runs under a real, named byline with an author bio. We don’t publish anonymous posts, ghost-written content, or invented personas. If someone’s name is on a piece, they wrote it and they stand behind it — and their firsthand experience is part of why you can trust the guidance. See who’s behind the magazine →

Fact-Checking and Accuracy

Every guide and article undergoes a rigorous review process.

• Source Verification: We rely on agricultural extension data, veterinary standards, and proven heritage practices.
• Integrity of Information: We do not “put words in people’s mouths.” All quotes and source materials are verified for context and accuracy.
• Safety First: Our fermentation and food-preservation content follows established safety guidelines to ensure home-scale production is both delicious and safe.

Corrections Policy

We get things right — but when we don’t, we say so clearly.

If you believe something we’ve published contains an error, we want to know. Email us at editor@waddleandcluck.com with the subject line “Correction Request.” Include the article link, the specific claim you believe is incorrect, and any source that supports the correction. We review every request and respond within five business days.

Corrections are made directly in the article and noted at the top with a clearly labeled Correction Notice that states what changed and when. We don’t quietly edit and move on — if something was wrong, our readers deserve to know it was fixed.

A correction is issued for factual errors: incorrect figures, misidentified breeds or species, inaccurate safety information, or misquoted sources. Minor edits to spelling, grammar, or formatting don’t require a notice. If an article is updated to reflect new information, it’s labeled “Updated” with the date — distinct from a correction.

Sponsored and Partner Content

We maintain a clear line between editorial content and paid partnerships, and we’re transparent about both.

Editorial independence: Advertising and affiliate relationships never determine what we cover or how we cover it.

Editorial links: When we link to an outside expert, resource, or organization, it means we think it’s genuinely useful to you. These links are chosen editorially and are not paid placements.

Paid partnerships: Waddle and Cluck does accept a limited number of sponsored articles and brand partnerships. We only work with brands and contributors whose content is directly relevant to our readers and meets our standards for accuracy and utility. All sponsored articles and quotes are reviewed by the Managing Editor before publication. Sponsored content is always clearly labeled — you’ll never find a paid placement disguised as independent editorial. If a product doesn’t meet our standards, we reserve the right to decline coverage rather than publish a negative review.

Affiliate links: We participate in affiliate programs. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This never influences which products we recommend or what we write about them.

Writing for Waddle and Cluck

We publish features, guides, and field notes from people who actually do this work. If you have real knowledge and want to share it with a community of serious homesteaders, we want to hear from you.

What we cover

We’re looking for original contributions across our core topics: livestock and poultry care, edible gardening and herbs, food preservation and fermentation, homestead DIY and skills, scratch cooking with homestead ingredients, and the practical side of rural and semi-rural life.

The bar

Every piece we publish has to earn its place. We ask: can a reader use this today? Does it go deeper than a ten-second search? Is it written by someone with genuine firsthand experience? We don’t publish general overviews, surface-level how-tos, or content written to build backlinks. If an article could have been written without ever setting foot on a homestead, it’s not right for us.

How to pitch

Send a short pitch (two to three paragraphs) to editor@waddleandcluck.com with the subject line “Contributor Pitch.” Tell us what the article covers, why it matters to our readers right now, and why you’re the right person to write it. Include two or three links to previous work. We don’t accept completed, unsolicited articles — pitch first.

AI and Editorial Tools

Waddle and Cluck distinguishes between AI generation and AI assistance.

We do not publish AI-generated content — articles produced by AI and published without substantial human rewriting, editing, and editorial judgment. Every piece of content on this site reflects human expertise and human decisions.

We do use AI assistance as part of our editorial workflow, including tools like Grammarly for editing and proofreading. All content is reviewed and approved by a human editor before it goes live. The standard for accuracy, voice, and utility is the same regardless of what tools were used along the way.

Last updated July 2026