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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.…

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…

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…

Rhode Island Red: The All-American Hen Behind Half Your Favorite Layers

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%…

Getting Started

Raising Meat Chickens: From Chick to Freezer

How to Raise Meat Chickens from Chicks to Freezer There’s something deeply rewarding about raising your own food. When it comes to…

All About the Wyandotte Chicken Breed

Thinking about adding a few Wyandotte chickens to your backyard flock? These gorgeous birds are famous for their striking laced feathers, their…

All About the Dominique Breed: America’s Oldest Chicken

At first glance, you might mistake a Dominique for a Barred Rock. The two breeds share the same handsome black and white…

Jersey Giant Chickens: Big, Mellow Backyard Birds

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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