Cock-a-doodle-do, is a universally known sound that just about everyone knows. Roosters are loud and proud and like to let everyone know they are in the neighborhood! But seriously, why do they crow? There are several reasons why a rooster may crow, and we will run through those here, but maybe a rooster crows just […]
Everything You Need To Know About Chicken Combs
The vast majority of chickens have chicken combs, but why is that? It is a very unique and important part of the chicken, as we shall learn. Scientists found the first ‘combs’ on the dinosaur remains of the Edmontosaurus (one of the last dinosaurs on Earth). Today we will explore exactly why chickens have combs, […]
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The 12 Daftest Things Ever Said About Backyard Chickens
After the industrialization of farming post World War 2, many people became disconnected from the land, food and rural agricultural life in general. Times and practices were changing from a slower rural life, to a faster more industrialized city life. This movement towards greater production was needed in order to provide food for everyone on […]
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Black Star Chicken: Learn All About This Super Star Layer
The Black Star chicken is a relatively recent addition to the backyard chicken world. This breed was created to lay a huge amount of eggs to satisfy the grocery needs of the expanding population in the 1950s. However these days you are most likely to find them on homesteads. Keep reading to learn more about […]
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15 Amazing Facts About Fertilized Chicken Eggs
Since hatching season will soon be upon us, we thought we would gather together some fascinating facts about fertile eggs. While you may know everything about fertilized eggs already, it’s always good to have a review once in a while just in case you missed something. As we go along, we will try and break […]
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Andalusian Chicken: All You Need To Know About This Blue Hen
This blue feathered chicken comes from the Mediterranean area where it is still found today (although in very small numbers). A rare beauty is a very apt description of this ancient breed. It is a bird that enjoys its’ freedom and is very capable of surviving in adverse conditions. In this article we discuss everything […]
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