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Efficiently Hatching Eggs with a Broody Chicken

May 27, 2020 · Amy Fewell · Chickens 101

Having a broody chicken is one of the most exciting things one can discover in their coop. Learn how to efficiently hatch and raise chicks with a broody hen.

Classic American Chicken Breeds

May 23, 2020 · Pam Freeman · Chickens 101

It’s fun to consider adding some American chicken breeds to your backyard. These breeds are the backbone of a hardy, productive flock.

The Brakel (Braekel) Chicken

May 23, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Although not exceptionally rare, the Brakel (alt. Braekel) breed always needs more keepers and is also a historic, interesting race. In Flanders, Belgium where it originates, the “Brakel Hen” is known as the oldest large laying breed that still exists today, the Ardenner being the oldest Belgian breed of the French speaking Waloon area of Belgium.

Breed Profile: Hamburg Chicken

May 22, 2020 · Tamsin Cooper · Chickens 101

The Hamburg chicken is a good layer with an active manner and beautiful feathers. Her origin is somewhat mysterious, having both British and Dutch roots.

How to Raise the Towering Malay Chicken

May 21, 2020 · Kenny Coogan · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites This spring a YouTube video went viral featuring a giant chicken. It was so popular the video made it on the late-night talk shows. The video featured …

The Lille Collection of Preserved Breeds, Part 2

May 19, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

The Collection of preserved poultry at the Natural History Museum of Lille, which dates back to 1823, is one of the largest and best kept Europe.

Crèvecœur Chicken: Conserving a Historic Breed

May 18, 2020 · Christine Heinrichs · Chickens 101

After success with the Buckeye, Jeannette Beranger of The Livestock Conservancy is now working with the Crèvecœur chicken.

Four Threatened and Rare Duck Breeds

May 17, 2020 · Kenny Coogan · Ducks, Poultry 101

Consider adding rare duck breeds, including Magpie, Saxony, Silver Appleyard, and Buff or Orpington Ducks, to your flock or devoting your farm to help increase biodiversity.

Phenomenally Hardy Traits Found in Backyard Chicken Genetics

May 16, 2020 · Tamsin Cooper · Chickens 101

Chicken genetics studies confirm amazing resilience to local diseases in African chickens, providing productive gains to smallholders raising native heritage chicken breeds.