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All About Araucana Chickens

May 17, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

The Araucana chicken has some bizarre features; they are rumpless and have ear tufts. Oh yes, and they lay blue eggs. These rumpless birds are missing more than just tail feathers; they are missing the entire coccyx.

Silkie Chickens: Everything Worth Knowing

March 14, 2019 · Countryside Editorial · Chickens 101

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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