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The Toulouse Goose

September 8, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

When you envision a goose, chances are that the image that appears in your head is the familiar gray shape of a Toulouse.

Chickens as Pets: 5 Kid-Friendly Chicken Breeds

January 25, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Chickens 101

Raising a flock of backyard chickens as pets with “benefits” is a fun, fulfilling activity that the whole family can get involved in.

Continental Birds

January 4, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Learn about Continental bird breeds, including the Hamburger, Herve, Ardenner, and Campine chicken.

The Flanders Goose

March 13, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Geese, Poultry 101

Bred for its feathers and meat, the Flanders Goose is experiencing a revival.

The Brabançonne Chicken

January 10, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites By Stuart Sutton, United Kingdom The Brabançonne breed is unusual in that its name is also the name of the Belgian National anthem. Furthermore, it is also known colloquially …

The Brakel (Braekel) Chicken

May 23, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Although not exceptionally rare, the Brakel (alt. Braekel) breed always needs more keepers and is also a historic, interesting race. In Flanders, Belgium where it originates, the “Brakel Hen” is known as the oldest large laying breed that still exists today, the Ardenner being the oldest Belgian breed of the French speaking Waloon area of Belgium.

The Lille Collection of Preserved Breeds, Part 2

May 19, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

The Collection of preserved poultry at the Natural History Museum of Lille, which dates back to 1823, is one of the largest and best kept Europe.

Chicken Breed Does Affect Taste and Texture

March 29, 2020 · Countryside Contributor · Eggs & Meat

As with all types of livestock, chicken breed does indeed affect meat taste and texture.

The Dorking Chicken and Other Classic Breeds

February 27, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Most of the 200 breeds and varieties of chickens that were once common on farms are now considered rare. Including a breed that is part of our history in your poultry operation gives your flock a role in historic preservation and genetic diversity.