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Growing Your Flock

Best Breeds for a Big Chill

Funny thing about chickens. They evolved as wild birds in the steamy jungles of southeast Asia where it never frosts. They thrive…

Growing Your Flock

A Diverse Flock’s Joy

Our Rhode Island Red hen reminded us of the joy our flock of diverse breeds gives us. Years ago, we’d order a…

Growing Your Flock

Rudd Ranger Chickens Helping A New Orchard

As we watched from just beyond a low poultry fence three adolescent Rudd Rangers raced from their coop to chase a grasshopper.…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

Breed, Hybrid: What’s This All About?

Leafing through the Hoover’s Hatchery catalog or clicking through its website is a fun way to discover the amazing diversity of poultry.…

Founding Flocks, Part 7: The Delaware

7 Classic American Chicken Breeds to Raise for America’s 250th Birthday FlockJourney America 250 Series, Part 7: The Delaware, the newest breed…

Founding Flocks, Part 6: The New Hampshire

FlockJourney America 250 Series, Part 6: The New Hampshire, the breed from the state that made America official. Top 3 Takeaways New…

Founding Flocks, Part 5: The Jersey Giant

Some Founding Flocks breeds get by on their looks. The Jersey Giant gets by on sheer size. Developed in New Jersey in…

Founding Flocks, Part 4: The Wyandotte

Some American breeds came over with the settlers. The Wyandotte came from here. Developed in New York and named for the Wyandot…

California Grey: An Unusual and Fun Hybrid Breed

Want to try an amazingly productive yet unusual chicken with a fascinating history? The California Grey might be just right. What Makes…

America 250 Series, Part 3: Barred Plymouth Rock

Close your eyes and picture a chicken. Odds are you just pictured this one. The black-and-white striped hen scratching around the barnyard…

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