Brown vs. White Eggs
April 9, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

Brown vs. white eggs — is one more nutritious than the other? Are white eggs bleached? What is the difference between white and brown eggs?

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Self Colors: Blue and Silver

Self blue and silver ducks are spectacularly feathered and a favorite of many. They stand out alongside other self colored birds.

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Fresh Start for Hens
April 8, 2022 · · Chickens 101

Fresh Start for Hens is a British not-for-profit organisation, run by volunteers who collect hens from poultry farms at the end of their commercial lives, and find them new homes with people who want to keep them as pets.

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Go Green this Earth Day with your Backyard Poultry

Go even more green and sustainable with your backyard bird operation with these tips for Earth Day.

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Neural Problems in Crested Ducks

Unfortunately, the cuteness of crested ducks results from a genetic defect that can also cause significant neural problems.

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Challenging Times for British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT)

Just before the pandemic, the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) built a brand-new Visitor Center in North Devon, England.

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Southwest Breakfast Pizza

This southwest breakfast pizza recipe is perfect for all meals of the day. Serves wonderfully with a side salad or fresh fruit.

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Chicken Enchilada Recipes

Chicken enchiladas top the list of family favorites. Add in sides of Mexican rice and spicy black beans and you’ve got a complete meal.

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Hatching Guinea Keets under a Broody Hen

Hen-raised guineas should be a welcome addition to any farm or homestead. They are low maintenance, eat their weight in pests, and are considered flock guardians.

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Hatching Duck Eggs: Can Chickens Hatch Ducks?
April 6, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat, Poultry 101

My experience hatching duck eggs led me to ask: Will chickens foster eggs from another species and raise them? The answer was, absolutely!

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