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Phenomenally Hardy Traits Found in Backyard Chicken Genetics
Chicken genetics studies confirm amazing resilience to local diseases in African chickens, providing productive gains to smallholders raising native heritage chicken breeds.
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Raising Heritage Poultry as a Sustainable Meat Source
Much effort is put forth into saving heirloom seeds; why shouldn’t we save heritage poultry for meat with the same effort?
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A Hard Lesson Learned in Caring For Baby Chicks
Learn with one of our editors as they share the lessons they gained caring for baby chicks with their family.
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Breed Profile: Brahma Chicken
The Brahma chicken was a huge sensation in the mid-1800s and has remained a popular heritage breed for those who love their large size, gentle nature, and beautiful plumage.
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Breed Profile: Faverolles Chicken
The Faverolles chicken is a hardy, heritage dual-purpose breed from France. It’s a composite breed that’s ideal as a family bird in a cold climate.
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Selecting the Right Chicken Breeds
Add to Favorites A preview from our April/May 2017 issue of Backyard Poultry. Subscribe for more great stories like this! Whether you’re starting a new flock or expanding one you already …
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6 Celebrities Who Keep Chickens as Pets
Add to Favorites Keeping chickens as pets is growing increasingly popular, and I bet you can think of one or two celebrities who keep a flock in their backyard, just …
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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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