News Desk: American television personality and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart's sprawling farm in Bedford, New York, continues to expand, more than 26 years after she purchased the property. What began as a country estate in 2000 has gradually developed into a lively farm filled with different breeds of birds and other animals.
Stewart purchased the property in 2000. According to an Associated Press report from November that year, the estate covered approximately 153 acres in Westchester County, New York. Over the years, the property has become much more than a traditional country home, featuring a stable, horse facilities, peafowl and a growing collection of pheasants and chickens.
The latest addition to the farm is a growing pheasant collection. According to posts on Stewart's blog, she had 11 pheasants in March 2026, including 10 golden pheasants and one young silver pheasant. By July, the number had increased to 19. Some of the birds were adopted, while others were hatched on the farm.
Among the newest arrivals are three young silver pheasant hens, which were gifted to Stewart by her friends Gregory Goodwin and Kyle Rush as an early birthday present. They joined a male silver pheasant that had arrived at the property in February.
Stewart has also shared details about the male silver pheasant's development. The bird is expected to grow to approximately 50 inches in total length, including a tail that could reach 30 inches. Its appearance will change as it matures, with the development of a distinctive black crest. According to Stewart, silver pheasants are generally quiet and gentle birds. She also notes that well-cared-for pheasants can live for 15 to 18 years.
The farm's chicken population is even larger. Stewart has more than 100 chickens belonging to several different breeds. She has frequently expressed her enthusiasm for raising chickens, describing them as beautiful birds and enjoyable companions.
In January 2026, she attended the annual Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts, an event featuring more than 3,000 birds. She brought home 13 chickens from the exhibition, including Araucanas, Silkies, Sultans, Crested Polish, Buff Orpingtons and Rhode Island Reds.
Each breed brings its own distinctive characteristics to the farm. Araucana hens are known for laying light blue eggs, while Polish roosters are recognised for their prominent feather crests. Silkies are particularly popular for their soft feathers and friendly nature. Rhode Island Red hens, meanwhile, can produce around 200 to 300 brown eggs annually.
Stewart's farm reflects her long-standing interest in animals, gardening and country living. More than two decades after purchasing the estate, she continues to add new residents and expand its diverse bird population. The farm remains an evolving project, with its latest additions showing that her passion for rural life is still growing.
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