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 Farm 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
- 9 Best Chicken Toys for Coops + DIY Ideas
Explore 9 chicken toys for pecking, foraging, climbing and visual enrichment, plus simple DIY chicken toys to keep your flock busy. - Chicken Diseases: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Learn the common chicken diseases, their symptoms, treatment options, prevention, vaccination, and when to isolate a sick bird or call a vet. - Best Chicken Coop Heaters: Safe Options for Winter
Compare the best safe chicken coop heaters for winter, including radiant panels, infrared heaters, heated pads, and solar options for backyard flocks. - How to Raise Chickens for Meat & Process Them at Home
A complete guide to raising chickens for meat and chicken processing at home. Learn what to feed, which equipment to use, and how to process chickens safely. - How to Raise Chickens for Eggs: A Practical Beginner’s Guide
tart your first laying flock the right way. Learn how to choose hens, build a safe coop, feed for steady egg production, and avoid common mistakes. - Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens at Home
Learn how to raise chickens at home with this beginner-friendly guide covering housing, feeding, predator protection, startup costs, daily care, and choosing the right breeds.
Quail Guides for beginners
- Best Quail Cages: Buy the Right Cage for Your Flock
Compare quail cages, from DIY and stackable cages to hutches and aviaries. Find the right setup for your flock, space and budget. - Best Quail Egg Scissors for Clean, Mess-Free Cracking
Compare the best quail egg scissors for clean, mess-free cuts. See expert reviews, buying tips, pros and cons, and find the right cutter for your budget. - Types of Quail: 7 Quail Breeds for Eggs, Meat & Aviaries
Discover the most common types of quail, including Coturnix, Bobwhite, California, Button, and King quail. Compare quail breeds by egg production, meat yield, size, temperament, and housing needs. - Northern Bobwhite Quail Care: Housing, Feeding & Breeding
Practical guide to raising Northern Bobwhite quail covering housing, feeding, breeding, sexing, incubation, and U.S. legal basics for safe management. - Coturnix Quail: Raising, Feeding, Breeding & Egg Production
A complete Coturnix quail guide covering setup, nutrition, breeding, meat and egg production to help you build a sustainable backyard system. - Best Quail Waterers: DIY Ideas, Best Picks & Care Tips
Discover the ultimate guide to quail waterers, including DIY quail waterer ideas, quail waterer for winter tips, best commercial options, and essential cleaning and care practices for healthy quail.
everything About Ducks
- Wood Duck Nesting Boxes: Reviews, DIY Plans & Buying Guide
Compare the best wood duck nesting boxes and wood duck houses, learn where to place them, build your own, and choose the right box for long-term nesting success. - Welsh Harlequin Ducks: Care, Eggs & Beginner GuideLearn how to raise Welsh Harlequin ducks, including temperament, egg production, care, feeding, ducklings, and buying tips for beginners.
- Saxony Ducks: Complete Care, Eggs, Ducklings & BreedingSaxony Ducks Saxony ducks are a calm, heavy, dual-purpose breed known for steady egg production and good meat quality, making them ideal for small farms and backyards. Many beginners start with Saxony ducklings because they … Read more
- Guide to Making Duck Ponds: Backyard Pond Ideas for DucksPond Ideas for Ducks Before you grab a shovel and start digging, it’s a good idea to plan things out properly. A little planning now can save you a lot of time, money, and headaches … Read more
- Indian Runner Ducks: Care, Egg Production, breed & TemperamentLearn how to raise Indian Runner ducks, from egg production and feeding to housing, temperament, breeding, health, and year-round care.
- How Often Do Ducks Lay Eggs: Breeds, Seasons & Care TipsDucks typically lay eggs every 1–3 days depending on breed, age, and care. Production peaks in the first 2–3 years, with natural pauses during molting or broodiness.
Practical Goats Guides
- 8 Best Goat Feeders: Hay, Grain, Mineral & DIY OptionsLooking for a goat hay feeder or grain feeder? Compare 8 goat feeders for different herd sizes, feed types and setups, plus DIY ideas.
- Best Electric Fence for Goats: Types, Setup & Buying TipsCompare the best electric fences for goats, including electric netting, polywire and high-tensile options. Learn about setup, energizers, spacing and goat training.
- Best Goat Hoof Trimmers: Top Picks & Buying GuideCompare the best goat hoof trimmers for every budget. See expert reviews, buying tips, trimming advice, and choose the right tool for healthy hooves.
- Goat Housing Ideas: DIY Pens, Barns & Sheds for All SizesGoat Housing, Pen, Barn, and Shed Ideas Before looking at specific goat housing ideas, it helps to understand the difference between a goat pen, shed, barn, and housing setup. These terms often overlap, but each … Read more
- Bloat in Goats: Signs, Causes, and What to Do FastHow to Treat Bloat in Goats? Understanding Bloat in Goats Bloat in goats happens when too much gas builds up in the rumen, which is the largest part of a goat’s stomach. Normally goats release … Read more
- Pygmy Goats: Small, Friendly, and Playful Miniature GoatsPygmy Goats are a compact, sturdy breed known for their playful nature and friendly temperament. Originating from West African Dwarf goats, they typically weigh 40–60 pounds, stand 16–23 inches tall, and live 10–15 years.
Beekeeping basics & guides
- Best Bee Feed: 6 Options for Healthy Honey BeesCompare the best bee feed options for honey bees, including liquid feed, pollen substitutes, protein patties, fondant, and feeding supplements.
- 5 Best Bee Feeders: Reviews, Comparisons & Buying GuideShop smarter with our comparison of 5 best bee feeders. See recommended products, feeder capacity, pros and cons, and which option fits your hive.
- Best Beekeeping Starter Kit for Beginners: Buy Top Hive KitsLooking for the best beekeeping starter kit? Compare the top beginner hive kits, essential equipment, hive types, and expert buying advice to choose the right setup for your first colony.
- Types of Bees: Stinging, Ground-Nesting & Minnesota BeesLearn the different types of bees, including stinging bees, ground-nesting bees, and common Minnesota species. Identify bees correctly and understand their behavior, nests, and role as pollinators.
- Do Bees Die After They Sting? Honeybee vs Wasp ExplainedDo bees die after they sting? Learn why honeybees die, why bumblebees and wasps don’t, how stingers differ, and what to do if you get stung.
- Do Bumble Bees Sting? Facts, Symptoms, and Safety TipsCurious about bumblebee stings? Learn which bumblebees can sting, what a sting feels like, common symptoms, first aid, and expert tips to stay safe around these gentle pollinators.
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.
