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Chicken Crop Impaction
Chicken crop impaction is a common occurrence in backyard flocks for various reasons. Learn to watch for the symptoms and how to treat an impacted crop.
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Line Breeding Chickens with Clans
Try line breeding chickens using a small three-clan mating system on the homestead.
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Duck Coop Design Tips
Here are a few duck coop design elements to keep in mind to make it useful and safe for bird and human alike.
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Critical Cubalaya Chicken
With a unique “lobster tail,” lack of spurs, and overall tameness with people, Cubalaya chickens make an excellent dual-purpose addition to your flock.
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Heavy Duck Breeds
Heavy duck breeds come in a variety of sizes, from 2-pound Call Ducks to 15-pound Muscovy drakes. These six super meat ducks are hard to beat when producing meat and eggs — and even hatching and raising ducklings.
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Bantam Silkie Ducks
Introducing some cute little bantam silkie ducks with unusual feathering.
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Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners
This guide features 12 of the best chicken breeds for beginners; whether pet chicken or egg-laying, these breeds are a great place to start.
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Holland Chicken Breed
Learn about the Holland chicken breed and its breeding history to make the barred Holland chicken. Critical is the most severe in the endangered category on the conservation list, so preserving this breed is imperative.
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What’s in a Name: Roaster, Broiler or Fryer Chicken
Roaster, broiler, or fryer chicken? Let’s clear up some confusing names that are given to meat chickens. The USDA created five poultry classes due to modern breeding and feeding changes.
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Loveable Enthusiasm of Four Young Ducklings
I’ve worked hard to raise strong, healthy youngsters. Like a proud parent, I’m excited to see our little ones grow and take their place in the poultry yard.
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