Chickens 101
What are Bantam Chickens vs. Standard Size Chickens? – Chickens in a Minute Video
What’s the difference between a bantam versus a standard size chicken? Size is the obvious difference, but there are others to consider.
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The Four-Legged Chick
I noticed a pair of funny little legs sticking out of the mass of fuzzy bodies. I did a double take. A four-legged chick!
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Unique Among Chickens
Every chicken breed has a unique set of attributes, but a few breeds have the distinction of being the only one of its kind. Without further ado, let’s look at some chicken breeds with distinctive features that set them apart from all others.
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Chicken Coop Lighting for Egg Production
Do you need chicken coop lighting for egg production, and how much light do chickens need to lay eggs? This goes beyond common sense practical reasons; lighting contributes to flock health and well-being, especially for animals living indoors for periods.
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The Secret Life of Poultry: Where is Scruffy?
Scruffy was special. Melanie noticed that he really enjoyed car rides and ended up taking him on one of her frequent road trips on a whim. Soon Scruffy was traveling everywhere with Melanie.
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Check Out the Chickens
These four farms introduced creative agri-tourism activities featuring their flocks, showcasing opportunities to help bring in a little extra scratch while providing rewarding connections between your chickens and farm visitors.
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Understanding Sex Link Chickens Today
Even if you have only purebred birds in your flock, they might be sex-link chickens. Don’t panic! Your birds are still purebred!
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Belgian D’Uccles: A True Bantam Chicken Breed
Some people refer to ornamental chickens such as these as ‘lawn ornaments’ and looking at the Belgian d’Uccle bantam chicken breed, I can certainly see why!
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Thin Egg Shells Are More Likely to Let Bacteria In
Think about the last time you made eggs. Did the shell break in a crisp, perfect line or was the crack more of a crumble and shatter?
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Rooster of Barcelos
The happy Rooster of Barcelos with a bright red comb, adorned with hearts and flowers, is the unofficial symbol of Portugal.
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