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The Wilson's raise heritage chickens for quality, not quantity
James and Shannon Wilson got such a kick out of watching baby chicks snatch flies out of the air, they named their farm Die Fly Ranch. The Wilsons are located on seven acres near Vacaville,...
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Great breeds for FFA and 4-H projects, as well as serious show competitions
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These fun reader photos show that when it comes to chickens, big personality comes in small packages!
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Our readers love their chickens! Here are some of our favorite chicken photos submitted to a recent photo contest.
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When backyard hobbyists first start raising chickens, they are sometimes astounded by the number of different chicken breeds that are available. A quick perusal of your favorite hatchery's...
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Marco Polo wrote about seeing chickens "with hair like cats". He was referring to Silkies. If you want an unusual looking chicken, Silkies might be an option.
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Living the Country Life Radio Program with Betsy Freese
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Radio interview source: Bud Wood, owner, McMurray Hatchery
One of my favorite chicken breeds is the Rhode Island Red...
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Jan Brett is one of the nation's top author-illustrators of children's books. She often looks no farther than the chickens in her back yard for inspiration.
Radio interview source: Jan Brett...
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Looking to get started raising poultry, but don't have the room? Bantams are a solution.
Getting your Bantam
Bantam chickens are a great way to raise beautiful ornamental poultry without taking up too much space in the backyard. Weighing in at 16 to 30 ounces, these diminutive birds...
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For a personable pet, try bantam chickens
Radio interview source: Melissa Morgan, poultry breeder
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