Editorial Guidelines

At Waddle and Cluck, our mission is to provide authoritative, hands-on guidance for homesteading, small-scale agriculture, and the full arc of land-connected living. We believe that professional journalism and practical experience should go hand-in-hand.

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 are 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 are 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.

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 to ensure our reporting remains accurate.
• 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 [email protected] 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 do not 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 or developments, it’s labeled “Updated” with the date. That’s distinct from a correction.

Sponsored and Partner Content

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

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

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 clearly labeled so you always know what you are reading. You will never find a paid placement disguised as independent editorial.

If a product doesn’t meet our standards or isn’t something we’d genuinely recommend to our readers, we reserve the right to decline coverage rather than publish a negative review. Brands sending products for review understand that coverage is not guaranteed.

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.