genetic-diversity

Chicken Feather and Skin Development

Feathers are actually a very complex part of the bird; the development of the feathers and the feather follicles is extremely involved.

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Easy Quail Hutch You Can Build in One Weekend
August 30, 2022 · · Coops

Building a quail hutch doesn’t take any special design skills, and we easily made ours with repurposed materials.

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Chicken Behavior Shows Your Birds May be Smarter Than You Think

How smart are chickens? Their behavior indicates they are intelligent, complex creatures and research has identified at least 24 distinct chicken noises, a kind of chicken language.

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The Dorking Chicken and Other Classic Breeds

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.

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Garfield Farm and the Black Java Chicken

Learn about the Garfield Farm and their efforts to increase the population of America’s second oldest breed of chicken, the Black Java.

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Plymouth Barred Rock Chickens: The Original Heirloom Chicken Breed

Add to Favorites by Robert Blosl – Plymouth Barred Rock chickens were developed just after the Civil War with the expectation of developing a dual-purpose fowl that had a good …

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Organic Poultry Production in India

In India, like much of the rest of the world, during the last four decades, the poultry and dairy industry have transformed from backyard farming to a commercial, organized, scientific and vibrant industry, but the issues of food safety and quality remain unaddressed.

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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.

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