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The Evolution of Poultry Farming in America
October 12, 2021 · · Poultry 101

Large-scale and backyard poultry farming seem to oscillate every couple of generations. Here’s a short history of poultry farming in the U.S.

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Speckled Sussex Chicken Breed

Often called the coronation Sussex, one of the oldest English breeds, the speckled Sussex chicken breed is a great dual-purpose backyard chicken.

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Raising Quail Outdoors

Learn to raise quail outdoors for eggs, meat, and enjoyment.

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Best Backyard Chickens for Urban Areas
August 8, 2021 · · Chickens 101

Nowadays we’re conscious of where our food comes from, we want to know our animal producers have a good quality of life and we enjoy reaching back to our rural roots. These desires have led to a trend in backyard chicken keeping that’s not exclusive to those who own acres and acres of land.

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Crested Cream Legbar Chickens: Beautiful Blue Egg Layers

This beautiful British breed crested cream legbar chickens have fantastic coloration, a feather crest on their head, lays lots of blue eggs and produces chicks that can be easily sexed as soon as they hatch.

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Why are There Different Colors of Eggs

I was interested in discovering WHY different eggs are different colors; I have researched what exactly causes this. It’s fascinating stuff!

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How to Breed Chickens for Show and Fun
June 7, 2021 · · Chickens 101

How do you breed chickens? Chickens will do that all on their own, but for those of us who want a little creative control over the process, there are more technicalities to consider.

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Black Australorp Breed Profile
June 6, 2021 · · Chickens 101

The Black Australorp is one of the heritage chicken breeds we choose to keep. I have found heritage chicken breeds to be hardier than standard breeds. It’s our desire to help preserve them for future generations.

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Ten Things Every New Chicken Owner Should Know
April 8, 2021 · · Chickens 101

Chickens gain popularity every year, and for a good reason! They provide us with breakfast, entertainment, and so much more.

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Ordering Hatching Eggs: Chickens First Class!
March 15, 2021 · · Eggs & Meat

Sunny Miller-O’Connor offers plenty of tips for ordering hatching eggs: chickens, quail, or any other poultry. She has been incubating mail-order hatching eggs for years.

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