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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 Duck Breeds

May 17, 2020 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

In the 1920s, mechanization of farms led to the poultry industry narrowing their interest to a few specialized hybrids which could produce a lot of meat and eggs with the biggest ROI. This regrettably led to the demise of various rare duck breeds and other niche historical livestock.

Six Heritage Turkey Breeds on the Farm

May 17, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

We thought you would enjoy a side-by-side comparison of the six heritage turkey breeds that we raise on our heritage turkey farm. We have been raising heritage turkey breeds for quite a few years now.

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.

Reusing Chicken Coop Trash for a More Self-Sustaining Living

May 15, 2020 · Janet Garman · Coops

Self-sustaining living on our farm means I try to reduce the amount of waste that the farm sends to the landfill. It’s not always easy and I try to think creatively in order to reduce the waste.

Raising Turkeys with Chickens – Is it a Good Idea?

May 14, 2020 · Jeremy Chartier · Kids' Corner, Poultry 101

Raising turkeys with chickens has been discouraged for years, but despite that, many homesteaders are going back to a mixed flock approach. There are some excellent benefits to keeping a mixed flock, but there are some serious bird health hazards associated with it as well.

What Killed My Chicken?

May 14, 2020 · Gail Damerow · Coops

Keep a flock for long and sooner or later you’ll be asking yourself, “What killed my chicken?” Many marauders love our backyard chickens as much as we do, and each leaves a calling card that offers a clue as to which predator you’re dealing with.

Marketing Your Farm Fresh Local Eggs

May 13, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

So you want to sell your farm fresh eggs? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will go over the basics of creating a brand and marketing plan for your farm.