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How Genetics Determine Duck Egg Color
April 11, 2022 · · Ducks, Eggs & Meat

Duck egg color doesn’t follow specific rules. Why can some ducks, of the same breed, lay blue eggs while the others lay white?

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Breed Profile: Indian Runner Duck
June 14, 2021 · · Poultry 101

The Indian Runner Duck is a good layer and excellent forager, suited to roaming over land in groups. Their many and varied colors have influenced many modern breeds and varieties.

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Classic American Chicken Breeds
May 23, 2020 · · Chickens 101

It’s fun to consider adding some American chicken breeds to your backyard. These breeds are the backbone of a hardy, productive flock.

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Raising Critical Breeds: Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury Ducks
March 14, 2019 · · Ducks, Poultry 101

The Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury ducks are both currently listed as critical by The Livestock Conservancy. Consider adding these unique birds to your homestead to help save a heritage breed.

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Chickens in Famous Gardens

Learn about chickens in famous gardens through the avian residents of Rudyard Kipling’s home and see how they help maintain the estate.

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How to Find the Non-Laying Chickens in Your Flock

Learn how to identify the non-laying chickens in your flock through multiple methods and how you should deal with them.

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