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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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Silkie Chickens: Everything Worth Knowing
Learn about the silkie chicken bantam breed, from its characteristics and origins to egg laying and what it’s best known for soft, fur-like plumage.
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Blue Andalusian Chicken: Everything Worth Knowing
Add to Favorites Breed Spotlight: Blue Andalusian Chicken Origin: Blue Andalusian chickens are credited with being natives of Andalusia, a province in Spain. They originated from crossing a black fowl with …
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The Roman Goose
Add to Favorites Story & Photos By Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, Maine Roman geese bring history and a unique appearance to the farm. Their carriage and plumage are swanlike, and their lineage …
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The Sebastopol Goose
Consider adding the rare but distinctive Sebastopol goose to your flock for a docile personality, stunning plumage, and reliable egg-laying.
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The Duclair Duck
The Duclair duck is a French breed from Normandy with a black body and white chest.
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The Forest Duck
Upright, pleasant, and rare, the Forest duck is a white heritage duck from Belgium that benefits from careful stewardship.
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It’s Show Time! Picking the Best Show Chickens
Learn how to select a chicken breed for a show and how to prep your chicken for a show.
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Ah! There’s Nothing Like a Good Dust Bath
Chickens, turkeys, and quail all dust bathe, as well as many wild birds. Learn how to help your birds stay healthy, clean, and mite-free.
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Prevent Muscle Diseases in Poultry
Learn to identify three poultry muscle diseases in Cornish cross broilers: green muscle, white striping, and wooden breast.
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