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Breed Profile: Java Chicken
December 28, 2023 · · Chickens 101

The Java chicken has origins in Southeast Asia and became the foundation of American poultry in the 1800s. This heritage breed is worthy of conservation for its hardy, dual-purpose qualities.

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How To Care For Ducks
December 28, 2023 · · Ducks

Learn how to care for ducks, including planning for ponds, biosecurity, feed and treats, and choosing the right breed.

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Winter Layers
November 7, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Keep hens laying in winter with ventilated coops, windbreaks, heated water, deep bedding.

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Snowbound Winter Chickens
November 7, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites From shoveling snow to reach the coop, to hens that don’t take well to being snowbound, winter chickens have their own set of challenges. by Gina Stack …

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Generational Teaching with Chickens and Kids
November 6, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Grandkids learn to care for animals teaching responsibility, organization, animal husbandry

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The Speckled Pigeon at Cotswold Wildlife Park
November 6, 2023 · · Poultry 101

The speckled pigeon (Columba guinea) is native to Africa, and is especially common in open areas south of the Sahara Desert.

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The Purple Swamphen
November 3, 2023 · · Poultry 101

Purple swamphens are part of the rail family of birds like coots, the size of chickens with massive toes.

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Hatching Quail Eggs for School
November 2, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Homesteading curriculum projects include hatching quail eggs with a Hatching Time incubator.

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Guinea Fowl Housing in Extreme Weather
November 2, 2023 · · Guineas

Although they’re independent and fairly hardy, you may have to consider guinea fowl housing during weather extremes.

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Seasonal Egg Dishes
November 2, 2023 · · Recipes

Clean out your freezer, forage for ingredients, use poultry eggs to make frittatas, quiches, and delicious burgers.

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