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An Introduction to Chicken Genetics — Chicken DNA Part I
Get an introduction to chicken genetics and delve into the rich history of genetic research, from Gregor Mendel’s pea vines to William Bateson’s groundbreaking studies on chicken traits.
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Spring Cleaning From Chicken Coop to Kitchen
The chickens are always a little frantic as I begin to clean, wondering what’s happening to their little world, but they’re all so happy to be out in the spring sun with a light breeze blowing that no one complains too much.
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Can Chickens Make You Sick?
Backyard chicken keeping is at an all-time high. Chickens are really the easiest livestock to add to your homestead – they are the gateway livestock. But should you be worried about chickens getting you sick?
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How Resilient Are Chickens?
Add to Favorites By Linda White-Francis, Florida When the behemoth Pasco County truck pulled away, I turned to my husband in tears, not knowing whether to be happy or sad because …
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Gynandromorph Chicken: Half-Male And Half-Female
Although uncommon, gynandromorphism in chickens isn’t extremely rare. Roughly one in every 10,000 chickens is a gynandromorph chicken.
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A Storybook Life of a Polish Chicken
Add to Favorites By Tamara Staples, New York — Jan Brett is an author and illustrator of dozens of children’s books. Each book, with its intricate illustrations and colorful stories about …
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Baseball, Apple Pie & Rhode Island Red Chickens
Add to Favorites By Kate Hunter, Virginia Rhode Island Reds are an unmistakable breed of chicken, even by non-poultry fanciers. They are one of the most popular breeds in the United States for good …
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The Bare Facts of The Naked Neck Chicken
Add to Favorites By Casey Love – According to the APA’s American Standard of Perfection, the breed name is Naked Neck, but many of us also know them as Turkens. The …
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5 Reasons People Love Raising Chickens in Their Backyard
Raising chickens in a backyard setting gives families wholesome, nutritious eggs, but that’s just the beginning, a common trend with raising chickens is happiness.
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Selecting the Right Chicken Breeds
Add to Favorites A preview from our April/May 2017 issue of Backyard Poultry. Subscribe for more great stories like this! Whether you’re starting a new flock or expanding one you already …
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