Raise Blue Laced Red Wyandottes – For A Colorful Flock of Chickens!
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Raise Blue Laced Red Wyandottes – For A Colorful Flock of Chickens!

Have you ever seen a photo of a very pretty chicken and decided you MUST have one? That’s how I learned about Blue Laced Red Wyandottes! In this article, you’ll discover why these hens and roosters are so beautiful, how to breed them, what color eggs they lay, and more! This is truly a special…

Cornish Chickens of All Kinds – What’s the Difference?
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Cornish Chickens of All Kinds – What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably heard about Cornish chickens, in some capacity, at some point in your life. But could you pass a test about the differences between Cornish Chickens, Cornish Hens, and Cornish Cross? If you are curious or if you need to know, I have the answers you are looking for. And hey, you never know…

New Hampshire Chickens – Fast Growing Superstars
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New Hampshire Chickens – Fast Growing Superstars

There are so many chicken breeds out there today that it may be easy to overlook this fast-growing heritage breed. New Hampshire chickens often get confused with the Rhode Island Red breed, which doesn’t help. But New Hampshire chickens shine bright when it comes to being a great meat producer that also lays a good…

Rooster Spurs – Natural Protective Weapons
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Rooster Spurs – Natural Protective Weapons

Rooster spurs are VERY intimidating to look at. And if you’ve ever been “spurred” by a rooster you will likely always be leery of roosters from then on out. I get it. They are scary, and they can hurt you. However, most roosters use them for the protection of their hens, and not for attacking…

Black Copper Marans – Do They Really Lay Chocolate Eggs?
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Black Copper Marans – Do They Really Lay Chocolate Eggs?

Black Copper Marans are becoming all the rage for folks seeking unique colored eggs. But do they really lay chocolate eggs? Follow me to the end of the rainbow to find out, plus a whole lot more! I am one of those chicken lovers who not only loves to watch chickens of all colors roam…

Dominique Chickens – Vintage Breed That Fared Well Through The Great Depression
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Dominique Chickens – Vintage Breed That Fared Well Through The Great Depression

The Dominique chicken breed is a special breed that, unfortunately, not many have heard about. It’s thought to be the oldest known breed in America having arrived in the 1750s or earlier (of course, I’m sure the Natives had chickens of some kind). Dominique chickens became a regular addition to MANY American farms by the…