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The Lille Collection of Preserved Breeds, Part 2
The Collection of preserved poultry at the Natural History Museum of Lille, which dates back to 1823, is one of the largest and best kept Europe.
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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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Barnevelder Chicken Adventures
Meet the Barnevelder chicken. They are a medium size, dual-purpose chicken breed (providing both eggs and meat) from Barnevelder, Holland.
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8 Interesting Features of the Silkie Chicken Breed
Silkies are distinctly different from any other chicken breed. They share a unique combination of genetic and behavioral features. In 2003, a group of Japanese researchers mapped the mitochondrial DNA of a Silkie to determine the breed’s genetic position in relation to other birds in the genus Gallus.
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Guide to Domestic Goose Breeds
Learn the basics of the various domestic goose breeds so you can make an informed choice about which breed is right for you.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Ducks in Suburbia
Ducks can be charming companions in suburban backyards. Check out this beginner’s guide to keeping ducks in suburbia.
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More Continental Poultry Breeds
Discover more Continental poultry breeds, including La Faverolles, Combattant du Nord, Gauloise, and Coucou de Flandres chicken breeds.
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Gynandromorph Chicken: Half-Male And Half-Female
Although uncommon, gynandromorphism in chickens isn’t extremely rare. Roughly one in every 10,000 chickens is a gynandromorph chicken.
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A Storybook Life of a Polish Chicken
Add to Favorites By Tamara Staples, New York — Jan Brett is an author and illustrator of dozens of children’s books. Each book, with its intricate illustrations and colorful stories about …
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Chickens Molting in Spring
Chickens molting in spring can be a surprise to new chicken keepers, here are some tips to help your flock through it.
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