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12 Tips to Help You Legalize Owning Chickens in Your Community
August 18, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
Across the country, chicken lovers are fighting to legalize keeping a few backyard chickens. Here are some tips to help in your community.
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Buckeye Chickens: An All-American Breed
July 1, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
No chicken breed is perfect, but many Buckeye chicken breeders figure they have come close enough with their breed. Breeders extol the virtues of vigor, resilience and disease resistance in a brown egg layer that grows to a solid size.
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Spring Chicken Breed Directory
March 24, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
Add to Favorites By Christine Heinrichs, California BANTAMS Nankin Nankins have a unique black-tailed red color pattern. Males are ginger red color with orange red hackles and saddle. Their tails …
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The Economics of Egg Farming
January 15, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
When I started egg farming, I kept track of my costs. The numbers surprised me. Turning a profit leaves a lot of factors to consider.
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