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Getting to Know Olive Egger Chickens
March 2, 2021 · Countryside Editorial · Chickens 101
Olive Egger chickens are not a breed, per se, but a cross of two breeds — usually a blue egg layer and a dark brown egg layer.
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Breed Profile: Lakenvelder Chicken
February 19, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
Add to Favorites Breed of the Month: Lakenvelder chicken Origin: The Lakenvelder chicken developed in the early 19th century near the border of Germany and the Netherlands. The word “Lakenvelder” …
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Lamona Chicken: Everything You Need to Know
May 29, 2020 · Steph Merkle · Chickens 101
Back in 1912, Harry M. Lamon, senior poultryman of the Bureau of Animal Husbandry, initiated the development of the Lamona chicken at the USDA experimental station. He wanted to produce a dual-purpose breed for the American market.
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