Feathers are actually a very complex part of the bird; the development of the feathers and the feather follicles is extremely involved.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreMost 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.
Read MoreLearn about the Garfield Farm and their efforts to increase the population of America’s second oldest breed of chicken, the Black Java.
Read MoreAdd 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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