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There are several varieties of chickens that can be separated into three main categories—egg layers, meat type birds and dual purpose birds. Even if you raise chickens to help preserve them or as pets, they still fit the basic three categories. It...
Chickens are wonderful creatures to have around your garden. They eat the bugs and slugs that would otherwise feast on your flowers and vegetables. However, chickens can also wreak major havoc. They love to dig hollows in the soil and take dirt baths. In...
This is a crested Polish Chicken. Crested Polish was developed in Poland in the Polish Royal Court and probably the 1500 or 1600's. It is a very old breed of chicken. You can tell how it gets its name by his lovely crest. Often referred in shorthand as a...
Everyone knows not to count chickens before they are hatched, but surely there is a way to do it without getting jinxed or by unwittingly causing the death or destruction of one of your chickens. Sometimes it can be really important to have an idea of...
Chickens can be categorized as egg producers, meat producers or just hobby or show birds. The industry utilizes the Standard of Perfection list to rank and list chicken breeds. Most chickens are raised for their meat and eggs. Other breeders raise...
The Anconas chicken is a rare breed that originated near the Italian city of Anconas. It is a descendent from the early Leghorns and other earlier breeds. The Anconas has a mixed ancestry that has helped the breed develop into a hardy species. The Black...
Backyard chickens are becoming popular pets from coast to coast. People keep chickens in Chicago, Seattle, Missoula, Montana and even New York City! Chickens are a great addition to organic gardens because they kill slugs with glee, produce tons of...
Yes, chickens make great pets. And you get the bonus of the freshest eggs anywhere. They are considered to be an exotic pet because a chicken is a bit out of the ordinary. But if you pick one of the more unusual chicken breeds, you have the added fun of...
Whether being purchased as regular family pets or as livestock for eggs or meat, chickens require special feed and housing and buying the right kind of chickens is important. If you've never owned chickens before it can be difficult to know what to look...
Chickens require a certain amount of protein in order to remain healthy. If they don't get what they need they will pull feathers from other chickens and even from themselves, and eat them. This leads to unattractive balding in birds and can also lead to...
This is a top hat Chicken. This is a top hat Hen, I should specifically say. You can tell a top hat because they always got some kind of a crest. There are many different breeds of top hat's and they were bred mostly because they are so beautifully. Some...
Dumb birds? Chickens are like the rest of the bird population, there are some bozos and some geniuses. Most chickens are gentle, and can be tamed as easily as any other bird and they'll love you for trying.
If you have a bit of space on a small farm, you can raise laying hens for farm-fresh eggs of your own. While the chickens do take a bit of work, you can count on having eggs so fresh that no supermarket can even come close.
You probably think of chickens only food sources or dancing TV characters, but there are many people who keep these birds as pets. You might not want to think about that the next time you sit in front of an oven-stuffed roaster, but you can adopt a...
There is a great deal of interest in our food supply, from protecting its safety to promoting healthier eating. Some people have taken to raising chickens to ensure proper treatment and diet. If you have live chickens, you need to feed them, and what you...
You will have a sure source of entertainment if you decide to raise chickens in your backyard. You will need to do some preparations and a little research before your new guests arrive. Once you have a few things set up, you are ready to watch your...
Avian influenza is spread through direct bird to bird contact as well as through contact with feces and other bodily fluids of an infected bird. The disease can also be spread through the wind if infected fecal matter dries up and gets carried by the...
Bantam chickens are a nice way to enter the world of pet birds. Many people raise these feisty little birds for their variety of colors. The birds also supply plenty of eggs, although the eggs are extra small. Even though you can eat the meat from your...
This chicken is called a Barred Rock developed originally in New England probably Rhode Island or Connecticut in the 1800's. One of the first American breeds of bird. There are lots of different kinds of Rocks. This bird is the most popular. It was in...
You can also get other information off of some egg boxes. This is a new labeling here done by the Poultry Association. This United Poultry Group that has this certification and that really is supposed to reassure you that your egg laying hens are well...
Sultan chickens are considered a rare breed of chicken and not every hatchery offers consistent access to these birds. Sultan chickens are identified by a red crest, a muff and beard, vulture-like hooks, shank feathers and five toes. These birds are...
Sultan chickens are an exotic breed of chicken raised for exhibition and as pets rather than for their eggs or meat. Their temperament requires that they be sheltered and well taken care. They are naturally docile to the point of being tame, rather...
Raising chickens is a simple hobby that provides eggs and meat for you and fertilizer for your garden. Like all animals, chickens require suitable housing. You can build a coop for your chickens even if you aren't a skilled carpenter. You don't need...
Raising chickens is a very rewarding hobby or business. Proper shelter and protection will ensure a healthy production of eggs and meat for sale or consumption. Feral animals often find ways into the henhouse, and building adequate protection for the...
Okay chicken feed. This is your basic commercial chicken feed. This happens to be an organic mix that we get from Vermont. It is a mixture of ground up various grains and vitamins and minerals as well as some grit. Chicken's need to have grit. They need...
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