Chickens & Ducks (And Other Birds)

Ameraucana
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucanas
Austra White
Australorp
Barred Rock
Barnevelder
Black Star
Brahma
Bresse
Buckeye
Chantecler
Cochin
Cornish Cross
Crevecoeurs

Dorking
Easter Egger
Egyptian Fayoumi
Faverolles
Golden Comet
Hamburg
Houdan
Jersey Giant
Langshan
Lincolnshire Buff
Leghorn
Malay
Marans
Minorcas
Modern Game
New Hampshire
Old English Game
Onagadori

Orpington
Phoenix
Plymouth Rock
Polish
Rangers: Freedom Rangers, Red Rangers, Black Rangers, Ranger Rangers
Rhode Island Red
Sapphire Gem
Shoukoku
Silkies
Sultan
Sussex
Totenko
Turken Naked Neck
White Rock
Wyandotte

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Eggcellent Ancona Chickens: Early Layers and High Productivity

This medium-sized chicken hails from the city of Ancona in Central Italy and is one of the best egg layer breeds in the world. They were imported to England in 1850. After that, they became a prime egg breed across Europe. They are very flighty and often considered wild. That’s because they like to roost …

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Chickens love to eat grasses, seeds, and broadleaf weeds

What Do Chickens Eat? Nutritious Feeding For Backyard Flocks

The real question is what don’t they eat. You should keep your chickens away from raw potatoes and citrus. I would also keep them away from beans, garlic, and onions. It won’t hurt the chickens to eat garlic or onions, but the eggs may taste a little weird. Chickens love grasses, seeds, and broadleaf weeds. …

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Hay and straw are often the most popular chicken bedding

Exploring the Best Chicken Bedding Options for a Healthy Coop

Choosing the right kind of bedding for my chickens is important to me, which is why I’ve tried several different types of bedding that ranges from hay to the deep litter method to sand.  The type of chicken bedding you choose will impact your hens’  health, cleanliness, and overall coop maintenance. It can save you …

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Feeding Your Flock: 15 Sources of Cheap Protein for Chickens

One of the biggest factors I considered raising chickens is the cost versus the return of the chickens. Chickens need a constant source of protein to stay healthy and continue laying eggs and that usually means buying chicken feed to supplement their diets. I wanted to find out how to keep chickens healthy with a …

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Keeping Ducks Healthy: Duck Vitamin and Niacins

Protecting your feathered friends’ health and well-being is crucial as a duck owner. Giving ducks proper nutrition, which includes vital vitamins and minerals, is an important part of duck care. Niacin (vitamin B3), one of these, is essential for duck health, especially in the early stages of growth. Ducks lacking in niacin may experience serious …

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Worms in Ducks: How to Prevent and Treat Duck Parasites

I’ve had ducks for years and I usually don’t have to worry about ducks. However, recently while visiting one of my friends in the Southern USA, she asked me why her ducks were sick. I quickly realized that her ducks were suffering from a parasite overload. (Parasites have some of the same symptoms as a vitamin …

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Duck Vaccines: Do Ducks Need Vaccines Complete Guide

Most pets need vaccinations to stay healthy. Even chickens are susceptible to a variety of diseases and illnesses. Duck owners often wonder if ducks need specific vaccinations because chickens, turkeys, and other fowl should be protected.  Do ducks need vaccinations? Pet ducks do not need to be vaccinated or dewormed unless they are exposed to …

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Ameraucana Chicken Breed Guide: Eggs, Identification, Personality

The first time my Ameraucana hen laid an egg, my kids went crazy! Undoubtedly, one of the most fun things about having a varied chicken flock is getting different colored eggs. We hand-selected chicks in the spring to get as many colors of eggs as possible while balancing with a few heavy egg layers that …

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