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In this week’s vlog, we get back into the rhythm of farm life as we prepare for the upcoming season. We build a new brooder setup for spring ducklings, chicks, and goslings, and share an exciting win from an auction where we secured rare Pomeranian Saddleback goose eggs.

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The Animals Of The Naked Acre Homestead

Our Geese

The Roman Tufted Goose

Roman Tufted Goose Breed Overview Roman geese are considered one of the oldest domestic goose breeds, with origins in Italy dating back more than 2,000 years. In ancient Rome, they...

The Mixed Geese

Mixed Goose Gaggle Breed Background Our mixed goose gaggle is made up of both purebred geese and intentional crosses. While these birds are not part of formal livestock conservation programs...

The Chinese Goose

Chinese Goose Breed Overview Chinese geese are descended from the Asian wild Swan Goose and are widely regarded as one of the most graceful and elegant domestic goose breeds. Their...

The Sebastopol Goose

Sebastopol Goose Breed Overview The Sebastopol goose originated in southeastern Europe, likely in regions surrounding the Black Sea, and was later imported to North America through the port city of...

The Toulouse Goose

French Toulouse Goose (Production Type) Breed Overview The Toulouse goose is a historic European breed descended from the Greylag goose, originating in the Haute-Garonne region of southwestern France. The breed...

Our Ducks

The Swedish Duck

Swedish Ducks Breed Overview Swedish ducks have a long history as hardy, practical farm birds. Traditional European farmers believed blue-colored ducks were especially resilient, produced superior meat, and were less...

The Buff Orpington Duck

Buff Orpington Duck Breed Overview The Buff Orpington duck was developed in England in the early 1900s by renowned poultry breeder William Cook of Orpington, Kent. Created by blending Cayuga,...

The Muscovy Duck

Muscovy Duck Breed Overview Muscovy ducks are a unique and ancient domestic duck species, originating in Central and South America. Unlike most domestic ducks, they are not descended from the...

The Cayuga Duck

Cayuga Duck Breed Overview The Cayuga duck is an American breed that originated in New York State in the mid-1800s. The foundation stock was obtained in Orange County, New York...

Our Gamebirds

The Peacocks

Peafowl (Black Shoulder Peacocks) Breed Overview Peafowl are among the most visually striking ornamental birds kept on homesteads worldwide. Native to South Asia, they have been domesticated for centuries for...

The Button Quail

Button Quail (Chinese Painted Quail) Species Overview Button quail, also known as Chinese Painted Quail, are one of the smallest domesticated gamebirds in the world. Native to parts of Asia,...

The Grub

Eastern Wild Turkey Species Overview The Eastern Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) is the most widespread and abundant subspecies of wild turkey in North America. Native to eastern Canada and...

The Coturnix Quail

Coturnix Quail (Japanese Quail) Species Overview Coturnix quail (Coturnix japonica), commonly known as Japanese quail, are small ground-dwelling birds native to East Asia. They have been domesticated for centuries for...

Our Chickens

The Bluenoser

The Bluenoser: Super Blue Layers Building a Better Blue Egg Layer for Maritime Farms At The Naked Acre Homestead, we are always working toward birds that are not just beautiful,...

The Silkie Chicken

Silkie Chickens Breed Overview Silkie chickens are one of the most distinctive and ancient poultry breeds in the world. Their origins trace back over a thousand years to Asia, most...

The Polish Chicken

Polish Chickens Breed Overview Polish chickens are an ancient crested breed whose origins are not fully known. Birds resembling modern Polish appear in Dutch and Italian artwork as early as...