Breed Profile: Dominique Chicken
The Dominique chicken is the oldest American breed and an icon of rural self-sufficiency, being very hardy and an excellent forager and mother. Her calm and friendly nature makes her an excellent choice for the homestead.
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What is a Chicken Gizzard and Chicken Crop?
Some of the most popular questions for new poultry keepers are: what is a chicken gizzard, what is a chicken crop, and where are they located?
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The Jersey Giant Chicken
What is considered the largest breed of chicken? With standard weights of 13 pounds for males and 10 pounds for females, the humble Jersey Giant chicken is the breed that comes to mind.
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Buying a Carton of Eggs? Get the Labeling Facts First
As backyard chicken keepers, we normally don’t have to worry about buying a carton of eggs from the store. We have the luxury of walking out to the coop and grabbing fresh eggs to use in our kitchen.
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Egg Facts: 5 Reasons To Eat Eggs
An interesting egg fact is there are 12 essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids contained in an egg. So what exactly are these wonders contained in an egg?
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How Much Do Chickens Cost?
Everyone is looking for a bargain, and raising chickens for eggs is the second rung on the homesteading ladder. The first is growing your own veggies.
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When Breaking a Broody Hen is Necessary
This is the hard truth. As stewards to our livestock and property, there are times when we must step in and say, enough is enough.
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How to Expand Your Flock with the Best Broody Hens
There are a couple of different ways you can expand your flock, but my go-to is using the best broody hens in my flock.
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What Do You Feed Baby Ducks for Proper Growth?
If you’ve decided ducklings will find their way to your home from the feed store or the hatchery in the new year, then you are probably wondering what do you feed baby ducks for proper growth?
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5 Things to Know Before Building a Chicken Coop
You will need to know lots of things before building a chicken coop. This article tells how to use that information to build the best coop possible to keep your hens happy, healthy, and safe.
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