Heritage breeds are animals that were raised by our pioneers and homesteaders,
before farming was industrialized and animals were raised in large numbers,
needing antibiotics and other things for production. They were bred to do well
in our environment, have good fertility and forage ability.
In the future we like to focus more on breeds that are also threatened,
to contribute to preserving these genetics. But we like the idea of being able to sell
as pets and ornamental birds, versus just a meat bird. So we will likely change or
add breeds, as the right birds become available to us.
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Ducks...
Saxony ducks
We really fell in love with the Saxony ducks, they are a German developed heavy duck with very pretty coloring. (Sachsenente). They have a very easy going
disposition and are not as fatty, if someone wanted them as a meat duck.
They are a dual purpose breed and are also good layers with up to 160 eggs
per year. But since they are getting rare, we prefer to sell them as breeding stock
and to duck lovers as live birds. However, should we get a large number of
ducklings and our processing plant takes ducks this year again, we may
make a small amount available on request. If so, they will be fully cleaned,
weight and government inspected. But we really think you enjoy them more
as a family duck on your pond and they will provide you with healthy eggs for your family!
Muscovy ducks
We also have a small group of Muscovy ducks, mostly due to their excellent
mothering ability and broodiness. They are our "live incubators". If we find
some interesting colors, we may decide to add more for a breeding program.
Why duck eggs...?
They are richer than chicken eggs with more egg white (Albumen/Protein).
They have twice the nutritional value of a chicken eggs. Because of a thicker
shell they stay fresh longer. Duck eggs are higher in Omega 3 fatty acids,
which is known to improve brain function, prevents memory loss and improves
skin health. They are an alkaline producing food, where as chicken eggs are
acidic (like fast food) and so they help to create a healthier ph level, which is
cancer fighting. They are higher in cholesterol which your body needs to repair
cell damage and have 6 times the vitamin D and have 2 times the vitamin A
when compared to chicken eggs. And if you love baking, you can not beat the
moist and fluffy results you get from using duck eggs. Enough reasons for us
to switch and we may offer some for sale from time to time for $5 per dozen.
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Turkeys...
Bourbon Red
We just have a handful of this rare breed. At this point we will only sell of some
young toms, but given their status, prefer they go as breeding stock. The toms
are not as aggressive as some other breeds as a general rule. Have a pretty reddish
color and are fertile with their own breeding and do not need to be artificially
inseminated like commercial turkey breeds. They are relative winter hardy and
are a good choice, even if you want them as a meat bird, since their pin feathers
are white and so they dress out a nice carcass. They grow a little slower than
your commercial once, but have a better taste to them. We actually quite enjoy having them just as pets too.
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Chickens...
Silver Laced Wyandottes
We have found some Silver Laced Wyandottes and hope to have some more
as offspring in the future. They are a pretty colored dual purpose chicken that
matures to about 6 to 8lbs and are bred to be a hardier bird for our climate
with a rose comb, so less frost bite and tend to lay even over the winter.,
when provided with appropriate shelter and lighting.
Hens can get broody, which means we may not even need our incubator to
have a new generation of chicks.
Orpingtons
We also come to treasure the Orpington chickens and most are in lilac, lilac
maroon and some in blue. We may decide to add some chocolate once in the future.
They are a well know heritage breed, also a dual purpose bird, meaning good
for meat supply and egg laying qualities. But they really excel with their very
sweet personalities. They come and hope on your arm or follow you in the yard,
if you can give them free range running. If you want just a few hens as family
chickens, we highly recommend this breed!
Meat birds/chickens
We usually raise some Cornish Giants (broilers) for our own meat supply.
But can sell some live at butcher size, or also completely processed ready
for the freezer and government inspected. There will be a limited supply,
so you would need to get your order in early. They generally sell for $3/lbs
which your mass produced are selling for, but have a much better taste and
most important are humanely raised and processed, WITHOUT the us of
antibiotics and homones!
*******************************************************************************
Rabbits...
We have discontinued our rabbits and only kept one purebred Rex doe
and one Rex/Flamish doe. We may breed one litter, but mostly for our
own needs, as rabbit is the best protein available for our dogs. The cost of
raising them can not easily be recovered in small sales. And we like them
better alive than in our freezer;0)
before farming was industrialized and animals were raised in large numbers,
needing antibiotics and other things for production. They were bred to do well
in our environment, have good fertility and forage ability.
In the future we like to focus more on breeds that are also threatened,
to contribute to preserving these genetics. But we like the idea of being able to sell
as pets and ornamental birds, versus just a meat bird. So we will likely change or
add breeds, as the right birds become available to us.
*******************************************************************************
Ducks...
Saxony ducks
We really fell in love with the Saxony ducks, they are a German developed heavy duck with very pretty coloring. (Sachsenente). They have a very easy going
disposition and are not as fatty, if someone wanted them as a meat duck.
They are a dual purpose breed and are also good layers with up to 160 eggs
per year. But since they are getting rare, we prefer to sell them as breeding stock
and to duck lovers as live birds. However, should we get a large number of
ducklings and our processing plant takes ducks this year again, we may
make a small amount available on request. If so, they will be fully cleaned,
weight and government inspected. But we really think you enjoy them more
as a family duck on your pond and they will provide you with healthy eggs for your family!
Muscovy ducks
We also have a small group of Muscovy ducks, mostly due to their excellent
mothering ability and broodiness. They are our "live incubators". If we find
some interesting colors, we may decide to add more for a breeding program.
Why duck eggs...?
They are richer than chicken eggs with more egg white (Albumen/Protein).
They have twice the nutritional value of a chicken eggs. Because of a thicker
shell they stay fresh longer. Duck eggs are higher in Omega 3 fatty acids,
which is known to improve brain function, prevents memory loss and improves
skin health. They are an alkaline producing food, where as chicken eggs are
acidic (like fast food) and so they help to create a healthier ph level, which is
cancer fighting. They are higher in cholesterol which your body needs to repair
cell damage and have 6 times the vitamin D and have 2 times the vitamin A
when compared to chicken eggs. And if you love baking, you can not beat the
moist and fluffy results you get from using duck eggs. Enough reasons for us
to switch and we may offer some for sale from time to time for $5 per dozen.
*******************************************************************************
Turkeys...
Bourbon Red
We just have a handful of this rare breed. At this point we will only sell of some
young toms, but given their status, prefer they go as breeding stock. The toms
are not as aggressive as some other breeds as a general rule. Have a pretty reddish
color and are fertile with their own breeding and do not need to be artificially
inseminated like commercial turkey breeds. They are relative winter hardy and
are a good choice, even if you want them as a meat bird, since their pin feathers
are white and so they dress out a nice carcass. They grow a little slower than
your commercial once, but have a better taste to them. We actually quite enjoy having them just as pets too.
*******************************************************************************
Chickens...
Silver Laced Wyandottes
We have found some Silver Laced Wyandottes and hope to have some more
as offspring in the future. They are a pretty colored dual purpose chicken that
matures to about 6 to 8lbs and are bred to be a hardier bird for our climate
with a rose comb, so less frost bite and tend to lay even over the winter.,
when provided with appropriate shelter and lighting.
Hens can get broody, which means we may not even need our incubator to
have a new generation of chicks.
Orpingtons
We also come to treasure the Orpington chickens and most are in lilac, lilac
maroon and some in blue. We may decide to add some chocolate once in the future.
They are a well know heritage breed, also a dual purpose bird, meaning good
for meat supply and egg laying qualities. But they really excel with their very
sweet personalities. They come and hope on your arm or follow you in the yard,
if you can give them free range running. If you want just a few hens as family
chickens, we highly recommend this breed!
Meat birds/chickens
We usually raise some Cornish Giants (broilers) for our own meat supply.
But can sell some live at butcher size, or also completely processed ready
for the freezer and government inspected. There will be a limited supply,
so you would need to get your order in early. They generally sell for $3/lbs
which your mass produced are selling for, but have a much better taste and
most important are humanely raised and processed, WITHOUT the us of
antibiotics and homones!
*******************************************************************************
Rabbits...
We have discontinued our rabbits and only kept one purebred Rex doe
and one Rex/Flamish doe. We may breed one litter, but mostly for our
own needs, as rabbit is the best protein available for our dogs. The cost of
raising them can not easily be recovered in small sales. And we like them
better alive than in our freezer;0)
