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Chickens as Pets: 5 Kid-Friendly Chicken Breeds
Raising a flock of backyard chickens as pets with “benefits” is a fun, fulfilling activity that the whole family can get involved in.
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Lamona Chicken: Everything You Need to Know
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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8 Interesting Features of the Silkie Chicken Breed
Silkies are distinctly different from any other chicken breed. They share a unique combination of genetic and behavioral features. In 2003, a group of Japanese researchers mapped the mitochondrial DNA of a Silkie to determine the breed’s genetic position in relation to other birds in the genus Gallus.
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All About Ancona Ducks
The Ancona duck was developed in Great Britain during the early 20th century and it is similar to a Magpie duck.
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Common Poultry Abbreviations
New to the world of raising backyard poultry? Here’s some common abbreviations used to refer to various parts of poultry raising.
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Ask the Expert — e-edition Early Spring 2017
Add to Favorites Gapeworm I have mixed flock of 14 nearly-two-year-old Rhode Island Reds, Red and Black Sex Links who seem mostly healthy, but are no longer laying. I also …
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Ask the Expert — April/May 2015
Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more!
Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
