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.

How to Care for Livestock
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.
Raising Chickens
Everything you need to raise a happy, healthy flock—from chick brooding to egg-laying tips and coop care.
Raising Ducks
From splashy setups to egg collection, this is your guide to raising ducks that thrive on the homestead.
Raising Geese
Gentle grazers or noisy watchdogs—learn how to raise and care for geese that earn their keep.
Raising Goats
Milk, brush control, and a little mischief—here’s where we talk all things goat care and containment.
Raising Guineas
Loud, odd, and incredibly useful—learn the ins and outs of raising guineas for pest control and flock drama.
Raising Quail
Small but mighty, quail are perfect for tight spaces and high-protein eggs—here’s how we raise them right.
Raising Turkeys
Curious, quirky, and full of personality—our tips for raising turkeys from poults to harvest.
Livestock Guardian Dogs
Whether they’re house pets or homestead helpers, here’s how we keep our pups happy, trained, and well-fed.
Beekeeping
Buzz into backyard beekeeping with guides on hives, honey harvests, and keeping your colony healthy.
Waddle & Cluck is a Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation – committed to supporting native wildlife alongside our farm animals.