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Types of Ducks for Eggs, Meat, and Pest Control
‘ve been raising various types of ducks alongside our chickens for years and have had ample opportunity to observe not only the interaction between the chickens and ducks, but also the differences between the different breeds of chickens and ducks.
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Emus: Alternative Agriculture
Today in the U.S., emus are a popular choice for alternative agriculture due to their minimal husbandry needs, small acreage capability, appealing characteristics and potential for becoming profitable.
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How to Avoid Chicken Feed Storage Mistakes
Learn how to avoid moldy chicken feed. Chicken feed storage is not something that many of us put much thought into. We’re usually more concerned about coop design, predator control, and keeping our birds healthy.
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The Lille Collection of Preserved Breeds
The collection of preserved poultry breeds of the Natural History Museum of Lille is one of the best kept, largest, and most interesting in Europe and dates back to 1823.
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The Dutch Bantam Chicken: A True Bantam Breed
The Dutch bantam chicken is said to have originated in the Netherlands. However, historical documents from Europe tell us that the breed was brought into the Netherlands by Dutch sailors who sailed for The East India Company.
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Meet the Top 15 Best Brown Egg Layers
Brown egg laying hens consistently appear on best egg layer lists and can be the backbone of a productive backyard flock, many laying more than 200 eggs per year.
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6 Ways to Prepare for Raising Chickens in Winter
Raising chickens in winter has its challenges, but these six tips for fall flock preparation will help your chickens get through the colder months in good health.
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Button Quail: Adorable By Any Name
Button quail, which are also known as Chinese painted quail, Chung-Chi, Asian blue quail or blue- breasted quail, are well, cute as a button! The smallest of the true quail, this species is endemic to Southeast Asia and Australia.
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The Toulouse Goose
When you envision a goose, chances are that the image that appears in your head is the familiar gray shape of a Toulouse.
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5 Reasons to Start Raising Quail
Raising quail is easy, and since they are less than half the size of chickens, they do not take much space, time, or resources.
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