Farmstead Guide
From Our Farm to Yours
Rooted in Care, Raised with Love
A place where every life is nurtured with kindness
Where the land, the animals, and the people grow together.
Begin Your Journey With Farmstead
a Little About Us
Carter Farmstead has been with our family since 2000, and it’s become more than just a place to raise animals, it’s part of who we are. For us, it’s not only about farming, but also about family, memories, and the traditions we’ve built over the years. We enjoy sharing what we’ve learned, and we’d love to have you be a part of this journey with us.
Chicken Care and Guides
- How to Tell a Rooster from a Hen – The Visual Guide
How to Tell a Rooster from a Hen? Chickens (Gallus domesticus) are one of the most common and important domesticated animals worldwide. But what if you are raising a flock of chicks from an early age and find an unexpected rooster? It can lead to numerous surprises, from an early … Read more - How to Build a Chicken Coop?-Beginner’s GuideBuild a chicken coop with this simple DIY guide. 1) Plan the design 2) Gather materials 3) Build the frame 4) Add walls & roof 5) Install doors & windows 6) Create nesting boxes 7) Set up the run
- How Much Space Do Chickens Need? Coop Size for 2-30 hensOn average, hens require 3–4 square feet each, smaller bantams do well with about 2 square feet, while larger breeds like Orpingtons or Brahmas need 4–5 square feet per bird.
- Chicken Lifespan: How Long Do Chickens Live by Breed & CareChickens have varying lifespans, from under a year to over two decades. Under ideal conditions, backyard chickens can live from 6 to 10 years. If you’re raising chickens at home with proper care, they can usually live around 3 to 8 years.
Quail Guides for beginners
- What Do Quail Eat? Wild & Captive Diets by Life StageDiscover what quail eat with a complete list of fruits, vegetables, seeds, grains, and insects that make up their diet. Learn the best foods to keep quail healthy and thriving.
- How To Raise a Quail? Raising Quail For Eggs & MeatRaising quail is simpler than many people think. With the right housing, balanced feeding, and proper care, these small birds can thrive and provide eggs or meat.
everything About Ducks
- Top 12 Safe Duck Treats List—Do’s and Don’tsDiscover the top 12 safe duck treats, including rice, apples, lettuce, bananas, and more. Learn which foods to avoid, like citrus and bread, to keep your ducks happy, healthy, and well-fed.
- What Do Ducks Eat? A Guide to Healthy & Safe FeedingThe best diet for ducks mirrors what they’d find in the wild. The safe and healthy feeds for ducks and ducklings are grains and seeds, insects, snails & slugs, larvae, fruits and vegetables etc.
Practical Goats Guides
- Goat Toys & Enrichment: Safe, Engaging & DIY toy IdeasToys for Goats With my several years with goats, I have observed them chewing on fences, hopping on my car, or just standing around looking bored out of their minds. At first, I ignored it and supposed it to be normal, over time, they started engaging in activities, I didn’t … Read more
- What is Goat? Breeds, Behavior, and the Surprising TruthsA goat is a domesticated farm animal that belongs to the species Capra aegagrus hircus. It is one of the oldest animals humans have kept for milk, meat, skin, and fiber.
- What Do Goats Eat – Healthy Goat Feed & Diet TipsGoats eat a variety of foods to stay healthy. Their diet includes: 1. Hay 2. Pasture 3. Browse (shrubs, leaves) 4. Grains 5. Minerals 6. Salt blocks.
Beekeeping basics & guides
- How Does a Bee Become a Queen – raising Queen Honey BeesA queen bee begins life as a regular egg, but constant feeding of royal jelly and special care from worker bees transform her into the hive’s ruler.
- How to Safely & Effectively Get Rid of Ground BeesGet rid of ground bees quickly and safely with these effective methods. From insecticide dust to diatomaceous earth and borax to shop-vacs and natural repellents, find the best way to get rid of bees from your yard or garden.
- How to Get Rid of Bees Safely & EthicallyDiscover humane ways to remove bees without killing them, using garlic spray, citronella, peppermint, cinnamon, or by hiring professional bee removal services.
- How To Move Beehives – Long & Short DistancesLearn how to move a beehive safely with expert tips on timing, preparation, and transport to keep your bees calm and healthy during relocation
- Life Cycle of Bees—Honey, Bumblebees, & Solitary BeesLife Cycle of Bees If you live in the countryside, you’ve probably seen bees buzzing around flowers or near hives. Some of us even have neighbors who are beekeepers. Alternatively, you may be planning to start beekeeping. Whether you’re planning to keep bees as a hobby or turn it into … Read more
Life at the farm
Every day at Carter Farm brings something new from caring for our animals to enjoying the little farm moments that make life here so special. It’s the simple things, like feeding the animals or watching them play, that create the best memories.
Our farm is not just about the work; it’s about the love, laughter, and connection we share with every creature here. Take a look at what’s happening right now and be part of our daily life.
