Do missing wattles mean a rooster is missing testicles?
No. Wattles are secondary sexual characteristics influenced by testosterone. While testosterone is produced by the testes, the presence or absence of wattles does not indicate whether a rooster has testicles. Wattles can be affected by genetics, injury, frostbite, and thermoregulation.

What is the difference in medicated vs non medicated feed? Which one should I use?

What is safe to wash hatching eggs? Nothing

Sealing a pond with pigs is an old farmer way of doing things that is rooted in science. Save money and get some bacon with your pond.

The Fabulous Fee! My absolute favorite coturnix gene. Find out why in this week’s blog

The Bryant’s Roost feed trial has become one the of the most talked about experiemnts in the quail world in the last few years. It is objective and helpful to so many people. 2025 added yet another feed to the list to read about.

The Egyptian quail is a mainstay of most quail coveys and in this week’s blog, we find out why it is so special.

The pharaoh coturnix quail is the beginning of the beginning. It is the wild type, it is feather sexable and lays the larger eggs. Find out more in this week’s blog.

Fall hatching isn’t traditional but it is a useful tool to get a jump start on next year’s plans. Consider the benefits of fall chicks and how it may serve you better when spring is already so busy.

A quick guide to comparing the 3 most popular quail and to help guide you on your decision making process.

How to be a quail breeder! Clean, clean and clean some more. When it is too hot to ship, we use our time wisely to replenish our own stock and to clean cages.

Good animal husbandry is the foundation of a successful farm.

Self sufficiency looks different for everyone. Today I share what it looks like to me. I am reminded of the saying, Give someone a fish, fee them today. Teach someone to fish, feed them everyday.

How to sex a turkey poult at what age and the characteristics to look for with a video!

learning how to incubate eggs has its trials and errors. Here is go thru some scenarios to help you learn why the eggs may not hatch.

Chicken keeping has 4 seasons. Winter is for hibernation. Spring is for egg harvesting and breeding. Summer is for slowing down and enjoying the weather and trying to stay cool. Late summer/early fall is for getting ready for winter.

Work with the birds,not against them.

Anyone can grow one thing to supplement their diet. Homegrown meat is the endgame! Find out how anyone can grow one thing to start the journey!

Assisting a hatch is one of the most debated topics in poultry. Here’s a practical, science-backed look at when to step in—and when letting nature take its course leads to stronger birds.

How to shop for a breeder and realistic expectations.