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Ask the Expert: Odd Breeds
Do you have a question about odd and unique poultry breeds? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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Raising Critical Breeds: Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury Ducks
The Dutch Hookbill and Aylesbury ducks are both currently listed as critical by The Livestock Conservancy. Consider adding these unique birds to your homestead to help save a heritage breed.
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Taking Control – Breeding to Establish Traits You Want in a Backyard Flock
If there are desirable traits you want to reproduce in your home flock, remember that the best-laying hens are the ones that have the traits you like the best!
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Martin Silverudd Breeds
Hear about the Magical Chickens of Father Martin Silverudd and how his passion for poultry impacted the modern chicken.
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The Polish Chicken: “The Royalty of Poultry”
The Polish chicken is classed as a soft feather lighter breed unique chicken with feathers on its head. It has various names worldwide, which include Padua and Polish chicken.
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Garfield Farm and the Black Java Chicken
Learn about the Garfield Farm and their efforts to increase the population of America’s second oldest breed of chicken, the Black Java.
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Breed Profile: Faverolles Chicken
The Faverolles chicken is a hardy, heritage dual-purpose breed from France. It’s a composite breed that’s ideal as a family bird in a cold climate.
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Plymouth Barred Rock Chickens: The Original Heirloom Chicken Breed
Add to Favorites by Robert Blosl – Plymouth Barred Rock chickens were developed just after the Civil War with the expectation of developing a dual-purpose fowl that had a good …
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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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Organic Poultry Production in India
In India, like much of the rest of the world, during the last four decades, the poultry and dairy industry have transformed from backyard farming to a commercial, organized, scientific and vibrant industry, but the issues of food safety and quality remain unaddressed.
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