Know the difference between these three colorful egg layers. The Araucana, Ameraucana, and Easter Egger are all fun and good looking breeds for a flock.
Category Archives: History
Chicken Breeds, History, Poultry Conservation, Raising Chickens
Wyandotte Chickens: Size and Broodiness
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Jul
Jul
Wyandotte Chickens are sizable with males reaching about 8.5 pounds, while the females are about 6.5 pounds. They do go broody at times. Learn more here!
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Jul
Jul
This Fourth of July, celebrate America AND chicken. Take a second to learn about where the American poultry industry is and where it has come from!
Culture, Fun, History, News, Poultry Conservation, Raising Chickens, Stories
The Cochin’s Impact on Breeding and Poultry Farming
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Jun
Jun
Learn more about how the Cochin chicken’s arrival to Britain and the United States set the poultry farming on fire and sparked a worldwide poultry frenzy.
Farming, General Knowledge, History, Live Poultry, Raising Chickens
Silver Spangled Banner: An Intro to Hamburg Chickens
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May
May
Hamburg Chickens one of the oldest breeds of domesticated poultry. Learn everything about their history, their purpose, or their beauty!
Culture, Farming, General Knowledge, History, Raising Chickens, Tips
An American Classic: The Rhode Island Red
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Feb
Feb
The Rhode Island Red Chicken came about in the same Frankenstein-ish type of way that has given birth to so many other popular heritage chicken breeds.
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Feb
Feb
Modern Call Ducks are some of the most popular and sought after ornamental duck breeds in the entire United States. Get your own today!
Culture, Farming, General Knowledge, History, Raising Chickens
Barred Plymouth Rock Will Rock Your Flock
08
Feb
Feb
Since it was first accepted into the American Standard of Perfection in 1874, the Barred Plymouth Rock has been one of America’s favorite backyard breeds.
Culture, General Knowledge, History, Live Poultry, Raising Chickens
What’s the Buzz about Black Australorps?
20
Nov
Nov
Black Australorps are the Subaru Outback of chicken breeds – not too big, not too small, versatile, efficient, and everyone wants one.
Care, Culture, Farming, General Knowledge, History, News, Raising Chickens, Stories
Just What is a Chicken? And Why This Really Matters
16
Mar
Mar
Understanding “Chicken History” can actually really come in handy when it comes to truly understanding what makes these little guys tick.
General Knowledge, History, Raising Ducklings, Stories, Uncategorized
Breed Highlight: Khaki Campbell Ducks
16
Feb
Feb
Khaki Campbell ducks are one of the best duck breeds to raise, especially if you have an affinity for delicious duck eggs!
Culture, Farming, General Knowledge, History, Poultry Conservation, Raising Chickens
Don’t Let Our Chickens go Extinct – Save a Heritage Breed
09
Feb
Feb
Heritage breeds are incredibly important for the genetic diversity and population of all chicken breeds as a whole. Raise your own heritage flock!
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