Poultry 101

Cotton Patch Goose Legacy
January 28, 2026 · · Geese

Cotton patch goose, a landrace breed developed in the Southern U.S., is a domestic goose, an egg layer, and a self-sexing bird.

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Hatching Goose Eggs
January 21, 2026 · · Geese

Hatching goose eggs can be a fun and rewarding experience. but it isn’t for beginner hatchers.

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Pilgrim Goose Breed Profile
January 20, 2026 · · Geese, Poultry 101

The Pilgrim goose is a hardy, auto-sexing breed with excellent foraging and mothering skills that makes an excellent dual-purpose breed for homestead produce and pasture maintenance.

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Defending Canadian Geese Babies
December 4, 2025 · · Geese

Learn about the ultimate defenders of Canadian geese babies and of the nest.

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Conserving Fancy Pigeons
December 4, 2025 · · Poultry 101

Discover how they conserve fancy pigeons and learn about their breeding program at Waddesdon Manor.

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When Were Turkeys Domesticated?
August 15, 2025 · · Turkeys

When were turkeys domesticated? Native Americans domesticated turkeys much earlier than thought.

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Raising Show Pigeons
August 15, 2025 · · Poultry 101

Raising show pigeons requires more specialized care than the casual or working flock.

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Hybrid Vs. Heritage Turkey Breeds
August 5, 2025 · · Turkeys

Wild turkeys are native only to the Americas, and from them come all the domestic breeds we associate with holiday din­ners.

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Chicken Crop Impaction
August 5, 2025 · · Poultry 101

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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Duck Coop Design Tips
August 1, 2025 · · Ducks

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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