Chickens 101

Landrace Fowl
February 20, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Landrace fowl developed through natural breeding, and they retain traits of broodiness and natural mothering.

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Swedish Hedemora Chickens
February 20, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Hedemora chickens are a little-known, hardy, landrace fowl from Dalarna County, Sweden. Wooly, silky feathers, medium, cream-colored eggs, gentle hens.

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How to Integrate Baby Chickens into Your Flock
February 15, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Excited about new baby chickens, but nervous about how to integrate them to your existing flock? Elizabeth Mack walks you through bird dynamics to keep everyone safe.

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Breeding Terms and Genetic Terminology
February 14, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Understanding genetic terminology like genome, alleles, mutations, for poultry can help your selective breeding efforts.

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After Day 22
February 14, 2023 · · Chickens 101

What to do after 22 days of incubation. Candle the eggs, check for life. Keep eggs warm and see if they pip.

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Best Chickens for Kids
February 13, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Calm, friendly chickens are best when working with kids. Here are 5 of the gentlest, calmest breeds.

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Buying Chicks: Pros and Cons of Where to Buy
February 8, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Compare buying chicks from local breeders, professional hatcheries, and feed stores to weigh the pros and cons of each.

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Mudchute Farm
February 7, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Mudchute Farm in London, England is dedicated to improving the welfare of laying hens.

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Cornish Cross Chicken History
February 6, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Learn about the Cornish Cross chicken’s history and how this breed became the go-to bird for broilers.

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Breed Profile: Ancona Chicken
February 6, 2023 · · Chickens 101

The Ancona chicken is an endangered heritage breed from Italy. Once a popular layer, the Ancona hen continues to be hardy and productive.

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