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Butchering Turkeys: From Gobble to Table
Butchering turkeys on the homestead is a great adventure in farming, but there are a few things to know before jumping headlong into it.
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Breed Profile: Narragansett Turkey
Add to Favorites The boys certainly do put on a big show for the gals. Photo by Larry Fiske. Origin: Named after Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, developed in the 1700s …
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How Cold is Too Cold for Chickens in Winter? — Chickens in a Minute Video
Add to Favorites It’s a common question that even long-time chicken keepers ask. How cold is too cold for chickens in winter? It’s reasonable to wonder, given that we’re bundled …
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Keeping Guinea Fowl Safe
Add to Favorites Guinea fowl are unique in the poultry world. Anyone who has ever kept guinea fowl will know exactly what I am referring to. If you are wondering …
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Guinea–Chicken Hybrid: Can Chickens and Guineas Breed?
Guinea–chicken hybrids are an unusual phenomenon, as nature does not favor the cross, leading to health issues and early death.
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Brinsea is proud to partner with Backyard Poultry to offer a 15% off deal!
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A Guide to Duck Shelters for Winter
Add to Favorites With their double coat of waterproof feathers over thick, warm fluffy down and a layer of body fat, ducks (regardless of duck breeds) are exceedingly cold-hardy. They …
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A Proper Chicken Coop Design Reduces Winter Health Issues
Add to Favorites When planning your chicken coop designs for anyone who lives in the frigid north, have you ever wondered how cold is too cold for backyard chickens? I’ve …
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Breed Profile: Rhode Island Red Chicken
Add to Favorites Breed: Rhode Island Red Chicken Origin: As you might guess, the Rhode Island Red origin is the East Coast in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Rhode Island Red chickens are as …
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Saving Heritage Chicken Breeds
Add to Favorites Did you know there are many endangered heritage chicken breeds? Chickens, turkeys, geese and more are on the American Livestock Breeders Conservancy list of at-risk breeds. The …
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