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Dealing with Chicken Mortality
I often meet people who want their dog or cat to have a litter so the children can “experience the miracle of life.” I advise them to raise chickens instead so children can experience the miracle of life and the wonder of death.
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The Origins of Chicken Domestication
Red jungle fowl and the origins of chicken domestication.
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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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Ayam Cemani Chicken: Totally Black Inside and Out
The Ayam Cemani chicken is one of the most fascinating chicken breeds. Its feathers, skin, muscles, bones, and organs are black!
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Selecting the Right Chicken Breeds
Whether you’re starting a new flock or expanding one you already have, spring is the time when many people start to have baby chicks on the mind. It’s good to do some planning and figure out just what you need ahead of time.
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Blue Andalusian Chicken: Everything Worth Knowing
Add to Favorites Breed Spotlight: Blue Andalusian Chicken Origin: Blue Andalusian chickens are credited with being natives of Andalusia, a province in Spain. They originated from crossing a black fowl with …
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Speckled Sussex Chicken: A Favorite Backyard Breed
Add to Favorites I guess every chicken keeper has a favorite backyard chicken breed. While visiting our farm, a young homesteader asked me which of the breeds I currently have do …
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Raising Giant Dewlap Toulouse Geese and Heritage Narragansett Turkeys
Add big, healthy Giant Dewlap Toulouse geese with excellent conformation, deep keel, and bright eyes to your family and gaggle.
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The Sebastopol Goose
Consider adding the rare but distinctive Sebastopol goose to your flock for a docile personality, stunning plumage, and reliable egg-laying.
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Rescuing British Battery Hens
While your backyard chickens probably enjoy a pampered life of luxury, some commercial battery hens have a more difficult life.
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