TinyDino Farmstead

01/05/2026

The meat you’re eating is fake. There are only 4 meat packing companies in the US that pack and ship 85% of all Meat found in grocery stores and restaurants. Tyson Foods, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef. Most of the smaller meat packing plants are also owned by these companies, and/or their associates. They all support and invest into bioengineered meat, and can legally sell it to you as real, non-GMO products, without your consent or knowledge. “Bioengineered” means many things. It could be synthetic material, gound bugs, recycled waste, genetically engineered, or whatever they can convince the FDA to ignore with a bit of hush money. FSIS regulates bioengineered products, not the FDA. They aren’t even hiding it anymore. You can google it and find these exact quotes right now.

“JBS has a multifaceted stance on bioengineered food, actively investing in cultivated (cell-based) protein technologies while simultaneously offering certain conventional products that are certified as non-GMO”

“Tyson Foods uses genetically modified (GM) grains like corn and soy in its animal feed and some products, acknowledging these are safe as supported by health organizations, but focuses less on GMO labeling and more on sustainability claims, recently settling lawsuits to stop unsupported "net-zero" and "climate-smart" beef marketing, while investing in alternative protein technologies. Their stance is pragmatic: using GMOs for efficiency while investing in future tech and facing scrutiny over environmental claims”

“Cargill's stance is that bioengineered (GMO) foods are safe, essential for feeding the world sustainably, and a key tool for innovation, while also recognizing consumer demand for non-GMO options and providing those choices through their Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients. They support biotechnology but differentiate this from supporting anti-GMO groups, clarifying their commitment to GMO science while offering diverse products to meet market needs, a position that balances scientific belief with consumer choice and business strategy, as seen in their statements”

“The "National Beef Packing" industry, under the USDA's National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS), is exempt from mandatory Bioengineered (BE) labeling for its core meat products (beef, poultry, eggs) because these are regulated by the USDA's FSIS, not the FDA, and fall under specific exemptions. While companies can't label non-BE meat derived from animals fed BE feed as "GMO-free," beef producers generally focus on compliant labeling for other ingredients, and the industry's stance is driven by regulatory compliance and consumer demand for transparency (often through organic or other non-GMO certifications) rather than a unified, public "stance" on the technology itself, with many studies showing no safety issues with BE feed.”

01/02/2026

The geese are still going strong! We currently have Embden and Toulouse goose eggs available

12/22/2025

Has anyone else experienced this before? We have 3 Embden Female geese, and so far, we’re still getting an egg once every 2-3 days. Sometimes everyother day. They have a nightlight and that’s apparently enough to keep them laying eggs through the winter. So far they’re the only goose breed we’ve had that’s capable of producing this deep into the short days. Thoughts??

12/22/2025

12/13/2025

We have two baby breeding pairs of Welsh Harlequins available. All unrelated 1-3 weeks old. Pm if interested.

12/09/2025

We have decided to part ways with our Runner flock. There are 10 total and we would like to keep them all together. 2 males and 8 females. Fawn and white females and 1 male, 1 silver female, 2 blue females, and 1 lavender male. Please pm for more details

12/08/2025

Theres actually a significant difference in rarity and productivity; with Appleyards being the best and rarer of the two. There are less that 5,000 Appleyards left, world wide. One hen can produced 59-70+ pounds of egg a year. More than double that of the best chicken breeds most some cases. Compared to the Welshies producing 37-56 pounds of egg are year, which is still impressive. Welsh harlequins typically lay a higher egg count, however, the Appleyards eggs are much larger. Also, the Appleyard hen grows and matures a lot faster, weighing up to 8 pounds, sometimes more, like many of our girls(9+). The welsh harlequin hen only gets around 4-4.5 pounds. They have about the same frame, but the Appleyard has twice the amount of meat on the bone, and it tastes better, too. This is why our 1 week old female Appleyards go for 25 a piece, and the Welshies only go for 20. The Silver Appleyard is the rarest domesticated production duck, on top of being the absolute best production duck period, with a fantastic temperament and a breathtaking plumage. But you get what you pay for, so always look for the red flags. Yes, they can have black bill. We hatched out several like that and they were 100% pure.
🚩 if hey don’t have a swoop in their bill and a bulbous head, they’re NOT a silver appleyard.
🚩 if they seem petite. These are not little ducks. They get as big as Pekins and have a heavy, forward posture.
🚩 #1 if they’re cheap. The breeders probably paid $30-$40 a piece for their hens as ducklings. If you find ducklings that are less than 25 a piece, or, if you find an adult hen for less that 100, you’re getting ripped off. They aren’t chickens, they eat more, live way longer, and produce for up to a decade. They’re an investment, unless they’re a mutt, in which case, they’d be a loss. That is unless you can trick someone into thinking they’re getting a deal. And lets be honest, the people in this county won’t spend a penny unless they believe they’re bending you over a barrel. Couple that with the fact that they have no concept of the value of research, and it’s that easy. I see it every day. So stay vigilant. It would be an enormous loss to humanity if these birds went extinct, due to simple negligence.

12/05/2025

Again, Ducks>Chickens.
Proof that duck eggs are still fertile in the winter. Ducks are SIGNIFICANTLY more winter hardy than chickens. So much that they continue breeding and laying eggs in sub freezing temperatures. These beautiful baby Welsh Harlequins just hatched moments ago, with the third one well on its way. It’s nice to have the option to grow meat or try to increase egg production on the fly, even if it’s dead winter. You can’t do that with chickens, cattle, or even pigs. Once more, ducks are the most sustainable food source on the planet. Plus they’re beautiful, especially the Welshies and Appleyards! 💜♥️💙💛
We love all of our critters, but in terms of production, our ducks pay our bills, alone. Plus, anyone can do it! We will continue to do this once every few months, as a study and personal project. This education can be beneficial to all, especially those who live is less hospitable conditions; from Missisippi to Alaska. Help us help others by liking, commenting and sharing! Thank you all for your support!

12/03/2025

They love the leaves! Tillie is looking thick 👌 and yes, Todd is naturally polled, so their kids will have a good chance at not growing horns. I personally prefer horns, but it’s the popular thing now wyd 🤷‍♂️ 🤷‍♀️