Chickens 101
Chickens as Pets in the House
Some people just can’t leave the farm behind and end up with a chicken or two as house pets. What steps would you need to take to make chickens as pets a workable solution to get fresh eggs in an area where you can’t raise livestock?
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The Old is New Again
The Livestock Conservancy and poultry breeders are working to nurture breeds that in some cases had slipped down to a meager few flocks.
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Chicken on a Leash?
Most of us have occasionally seen an unusual animal being taken for a walk, complete with leash and harness. But a chicken on a leash? Chickens in strollers? Why would you take a chicken for a walk?
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Breed Profile: Turken Chicken
Turken or Naked Neck chickens tolerate heat well. Not all chickens with bare necks descend from the Transylvanian breed, which is a landrace with excellent dual-purpose qualities.
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Is Chicken Rental a Trend or Viable Business?
Chicken rental programs allow you to “try before you buy.” Is it just a trend? Or a brilliant way to avoid neglected and abandoned hens?
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How to Make Use of Chicken Feathers
Eggs and meat hold a strong place in the poultry industry, but what are chicken feathers used for? And how can you capitalize on these chicken feather uses?
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Chicken Tractor Designs to Inspire Your Creativity
Chicken tractor designs are becoming more popular. Here are three great chicken tractor designs that you can build at home for your flock.
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The Long Line of Brown Leghorns
When we first get into poultry, discovering all these breeds is a great pleasure. For many of us, that joy turns into the effort of trying to pick the right breed for our homestead or to serve the purposes we have in mind.
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Breed Profile: Icelandic Chicken
Icelandic chickens (Icies) are an ancient landrace and are very diverse, robustly healthy, cold-hardy chickens. Sadly, they are threatened by diminished numbers during the 1970s and the consequent inbreeding.
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Breed Profile: Swedish Flower Hen
The Swedish Flower Hen is a hardy, heritage landrace with beautiful plumage and a friendly nature. They are self-sufficient survivors, but the breed needs urgent conservation.
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