Homesteading means something different to everyone. For some, it’s raising animals and growing a large garden. For others, it’s simply learning how to produce more of their own food and rely less on grocery stores. No matter the size of the property or the experience level, more families are becoming interested in living closer to […]
There’s a lot of conversation in the homesteading world about meat chicken breeds. Some people swear by slower-growing heritage birds while others prefer the efficiency and consistency of Cornish Cross chickens. After researching, planning, and raising our own birds, we chose Cornish Cross for one simple reason: they help us provide dependable, high-quality meat for […]
If you’ve never tried duck eggs before, you’re not alone. For many people, chicken eggs are all they’ve ever known. But over the last several years, more families have started discovering the rich flavor, versatility, and nutritional benefits of duck eggs. At McKee Homestead, we raise Golden 300 Hybrid ducks because they are dependable egg […]
