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As we watched from just beyond a low poultry fence three adolescent Rudd Rangers raced from their coop to chase a grasshopper.…
FlockJourney America 250 Series, Part 6: The New Hampshire, the breed from the state that made America official. Top 3 Takeaways New…
Some Founding Flocks breeds get by on their looks. The Jersey Giant gets by on sheer size. Developed in New Jersey in…
Some American breeds came over with the settlers. The Wyandotte came from here. Developed in New York and named for the Wyandot…
Close your eyes and picture a chicken. Odds are you just pictured this one. The black-and-white striped hen scratching around the barnyard…
Top 3 Takeaways The Rhode Island Red is America’s most-raised backyard hen. In a recent Hoover’s survey of 253 backyard keepers, 66%…
How to Raise Meat Chickens from Chicks to Freezer There’s something deeply rewarding about raising your own food. When it comes to…
Thinking about adding a few Wyandotte chickens to your backyard flock? These gorgeous birds are famous for their striking laced feathers, their…
At first glance, you might mistake a Dominique for a Barred Rock. The two breeds share the same handsome black and white…
If you want a backyard bird that turns heads and stays calm while doing it, the Jersey Giant chicken is hard to…
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