These feathered creatures play essential roles on our farms and in our backyards (and sometimes on our tables), but do you know the facts that unravel hen vs chicken? What about pullets and cockerels…where do they fit in? Maybe you’ve never thought about it, or maybe it’s kept you up all night! Either way, let’s…
Picture this – It’s a serene evening on your rural homestead, and your prized flock of chickens is settling in for the night. You’ve taken all the precautions to protect them from predators, but you can’t help but wonder – do possums eat chickens? This question has perplexed many backyard chicken mamas (and papas), and…
There are some truly captivating creatures that we can enjoy, and one of these is the Welsh Harlequin duck. Of course, I’m a sucker for waddling ducks from the start. So, keep that in mind. Many poultry and fowl have mysterious beginnings that we can only piece together. The Welsh Harlequin, however, is a different story. It’s…
With the Olive Egger chicken the color of eggs might not be too surprising (the name is a pretty obvious hint), but do you know the genetics behind the birds? This article will explain the breeding combinations, plus some fun facts. Olive Egger chickens are funky, spunky, classy, and sassy. They are also unpredictably predictable…
Feeling like champagne and caviar? Why not throw in some expensive Bresse Chicken to make your night on the town complete? Why not? For starters, it might be hard to find. And since the price is twice as nice, you might settle for that chicken sandwich from your local fast food favorite! 😆 Bresse chicken…
Ever wondered about getting geese but not sure what kind to get? To be honest, I’m a bit leery of geese, but Sebastopol geese made me take a second look. This breed of geese seems to have stepped out of a fairy tale. With their unique white feathers gently curving like a fluffy could, and…
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