Landrace fowl developed through natural breeding, and they retain traits of broodiness and natural mothering.
Read MoreHedemora chickens are a little-known, hardy, landrace fowl from Dalarna County, Sweden. Wooly, silky feathers, medium, cream-colored eggs, gentle hens.
Read MoreReduce the chances of your flock contracting the deadly bacterial duck disease anatipestifer with simple biosecurity measures.
Read MoreHighly lethal and easily transmitted, this particular strain of influenza can cause severe illness, especially in chicken and turkey flocks. The resulting mortality losses can reach 75 to 100% within days.
Read MoreIn the Western world, there is a preference for white chicken meat, with dark meat as a second choice. Different breeds and strains are known for the production of different colors, flavors, and textures of meat. A modern Cornish Cross is almost all white meat, including legs and thighs. Breeds such as the Buckeye are known for production of darker meat.
Read MoreWithout a doubt, many Canadian cities and towns on Vancouver Island are enviable models of urban agriculture at its best.
Read MoreLearn to identify symptoms of kidney problems in chickens and how to prevent kidney disease in birds to avoid the sudden and final stage.
Read MoreWhat distinguishes the chicken feather patterns barred, cuckoo, mottled, and splash? And why is the barring stronger in a Barred Rock rooster vs hen?
Read MoreFor poultry keepers looking for a very pretty, unusual landrace breed, Hungarian Yellow chickens may be worth considering.
Read MoreHere are a few unusual pieces of information about poultry for you to share next time you lack something to talk about.
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