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Buckeye Chickens: An All-American Breed
July 3, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
By Christine Henrichs – No chicken breed is perfect, but many Buckeye chicken breeders figure they have come close enough with their breed. Breeders extol the virtues of vigor, resilience …
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Unique Among Chickens
June 24, 2019 · Gail Damerow · Chickens 101
Every chicken breed has a unique set of attributes, but a few breeds have the distinction of being the only one of its kind. Without further ado, let’s look at …
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Spring Chicken Breed Directory
March 14, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
By Christine Heinrichs, California BANTAMS Nankin Nankins have a unique black-tailed red color pattern. Males are ginger red color with orange red hackles and saddle. Their tails and wings are …
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Raising Geese for Meat: A Home-Grown Holiday Goose
February 22, 2019 · Gail Damerow · Eggs & Meat
Raising geese for meat is the primary purpose for most goose breeds, although some are bred with an emphasis on other attributes as well. The Sebastopol goose, for instance, has long, …
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