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Breed Profile: Wyandotte Chicken
Add to Favorites By Dr. Don Monke and Jonathan Patterson. Wyandotte Chicken Breed Characteristics The Wyandotte chicken breed is one of the most prominent breeds of poultry in the United …
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Garfield Farm and the Black Java Chicken
Learn about the Garfield Farm and their efforts to increase the population of America’s second oldest breed of chicken, the Black Java.
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Breed Profile: Faverolles Chicken
The Faverolles chicken is a hardy, heritage dual-purpose breed from France. It’s a composite breed that’s ideal as a family bird in a cold climate.
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5 Reasons People Love Raising Chickens in Their Backyard
Raising chickens in a backyard setting gives families wholesome, nutritious eggs, but that’s just the beginning, a common trend with raising chickens is happiness.
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Ayam Cemani Chicken: Totally Black Inside and Out
The Ayam Cemani chicken is one of the most fascinating chicken breeds. Its feathers, skin, muscles, bones, and organs are black!
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Silkie Chickens: Everything Worth Knowing
Learn about the silkie chicken bantam breed, from its characteristics and origins to egg laying and what it’s best known for soft, fur-like plumage.
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Baby Chick Brooder Ideas
Browse these chick brooder ideas so you can build a brooder that works for you and your chicks.
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Selecting the Right Chicken Breeds
Add to Favorites A preview from our April/May 2017 issue of Backyard Poultry. Subscribe for more great stories like this! Whether you’re starting a new flock or expanding one you already …
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Blue Andalusian Chicken: Everything Worth Knowing
Add to Favorites Breed Spotlight: Blue Andalusian Chicken Origin: Blue Andalusian chickens are credited with being natives of Andalusia, a province in Spain. They originated from crossing a black fowl with …
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A Comprehensive Guide to Rooster Spurs
Do All Roosters Get Spurs? Learn why they grow, what they are used for, and how to maintain rooster spurs.
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