heritage-chickens
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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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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Keeping Jersey Buff Turkeys on a Heritage Turkey Farm
Keeping Jersey Buff Turkeys on a Heritage Turkey Farm is fun, easy and critical to their conservation as a heritage breed.
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Are Chickens Good Pets for Homeowners?
Homeowners keep chickens for fresh eggs, insect control, and companionship! Chickens may be good pets, but they are not house pets. An optimal flock size is three or more. Be sure to provide healthy food, fresh water, and a home in your backyard.
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Baseball, Apple Pie & Rhode Island Red Chickens
Add to Favorites By Kate Hunter, Virginia Rhode Island Reds are an unmistakable breed of chicken, even by non-poultry fanciers. They are one of the most popular breeds in the United States for good …
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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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