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Best Chickens for Kids

Calm, friendly chickens are best when working with kids. Here are 5 of the gentlest, calmest breeds.

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10 High Protein Chicken Snacks

Healthy, high-protein snacks can help support your chicken flock during molting season! Here are 10 healthy snack ideas for your flock!

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Top 10 Best Chickens for Eggs
February 11, 2021 · · Chickens 101

If you’re in the business of selling eggs, it’s important to have the best chickens for eggs. Whether they’re green, brown or white, those eggs are the commodity you’re selling so they’ve got to be top-notch and plentiful.

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All About Orpington Chickens
December 20, 2020 · · Chickens 101

1886, Black Orpington, County Kent, England, from a Black Langshan-Black Minorca-Black Plymouth Rock cross.

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Lamona Chicken: Everything You Need to Know
May 29, 2020 · · Chickens 101

Back in 1912, Harry M. Lamon, senior poultryman of the Bureau of Animal Husbandry, initiated the development of the Lamona chicken at the USDA experimental station. He wanted to produce a dual-purpose breed for the American market.

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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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Blue and Black Australorp Chicken: A Prolific Egg Layer
December 3, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Black Australorps are beautiful additions to a backyard flock. These are prolific egg layers! Their black feathers become iridescent in the sun reflecting stunning blues and greens.

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All About Ancona Ducks
March 14, 2019 · · Poultry 101

Add to Favorites Breed: Ancona duck Origin: The Ancona duck was developed in Great Britain during the early 20th century. It is similar to a Magpie duck and considered to be …

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Raising Chickens Brought Positive Energy to Our Lives!

Add to Favorites By Susie Kearley Anya Lautenbach from Buckinghamshire, England, started raising chickens last year, and the whole family fell in love with the birds; they’re totally devoted to …

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All About the Faverolles Chicken
March 14, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites Breed of the Month: Faverolles chicken Origin: The Faverolles is a composite breed originating from crosses of Houdans, Dorkings, and Asiatics. The Faverolle chicken breed takes its …

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