Birds of a Feather Stop Laying Together
“What’s wrong with my chickens? Why aren’t they laying?” Often the answer people get back is “your chickens are molting” but follow up information is surprisingly hard to come by for the novice chicken breeder.
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Naughty Chickens Help People with Mental Health Problems in London
Sydenham Garden welcomes a mental health group three times a week to interact with the therapy chickens.
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The Egg Peddler
Besides teaching me much of what I know about the marketing of eggs, the experience provided me with valuable insight into human behavior, helped me earn some extra cash, and even brought me out of my shell.
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Duck Color Genetics: Lavender and Lilac
Self-colored ducks, Lavender, and lilac are unique among duck color genetics resulting from diluting extended black.
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Silkie Chicken Facts
Have you ever dreamed of owning a “buddy” chicken that loves sitting on your lap and cuddling, a chicken with an entertaining personality, sweet temperament, and a gorgeous appearance with soft silky feathers? Easily identified, they are the popular Silkie chicken.
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What is the Malay?
Malays are recognized as one of the oldest breeds of fowl. While its origin is shrouded in mystery, some believe it originated from a now-extinct giant species of jungle fowl called Gallus giganteus.
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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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You Don’t Need a Rooster Rescue, Set Up a Bachelor Pad Instead
Finding a rooster rescue can be difficult, especially during the spring when extra, unwanted roosters start to appear as for sale or free.
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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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