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Chicken Coop Stories From Around the World

John White — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 16:02:14 +0000

Hey everyone! If you’ve ever emailed us with questions about building your chicken coop from the plans you purchased from us or general poultry raising questions you know we’re always happy to help. We are so blessed to get the nicest people contacting us and we wanted to share some of the interesting notes we’ve ... Read more Chicken Coop Stories From Around the World

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Freedom Rangers: A Meat Bird Alternative

John White — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:10:07 +0000

A few months back, a customer emailed us wondering about “Freedom Ranger” chickens. A friend of his was raising them and he was curious. I had never heard of them and got curious, too. So I started doing some research. The name gets your attention, doesn’t it? Makes you think of America, and self sufficiency, ... Read more Freedom Rangers: A Meat Bird Alternative

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Now Here’s a Bird That Stands Out From the Crowd! The Golden Laced Polish Chicken

John White — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 18:22:18 +0000

This bird’s wild feathered top hat, or bouffant, is probably the first thing you’ll notice about him. He bumbles around the chicken run, his feathered fringe partially obscuring his vision and causing him to bump into things and startle. The birds big personality is another noticeable trait, making this breed prized for their personalities as ... Read more Now Here’s a Bird That Stands Out From the Crowd! The Golden Laced Polish Chicken

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Golden Campine Chickens

John White — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:39:55 +0000

One of the more interesting birds on the block is the Golden Campine. The Golden Campine’s striking golden head, white ears, perky upright tail, and beautiful barred body create an unusual and strikingly beautiful bird. Originally from Belgium, the Golden Campine is also an excellent layer. This rare breed would make a unique addition to ... Read more Golden Campine Chickens

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Raising Ameraucana Chickens

John White — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:27:20 +0000

If you want eggs like no others, the Ameraucana Chicken may be the fowl you’re searching for. This unique breed was developed in the United States in the 1970s and officially recognized by the APA in 1984. It lays distinctive eggs with blue shells, not brown or white like the average chicken. The Ameraucana Chicken is quite rare and ... Read more Raising Ameraucana Chickens

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Raising Barred Rock Chickens

John White — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:38:23 +0000

Its speckled black and white feathers are just about as synonymous with the American farmyard as a big, red barn. No other breed has been bred and raised as extensively as the Barred Plymouth Rock Chicken, also known as Rocks and Barred Rocks. Popular for its hardiness, its egg laying abilities as well as its suitability for meat, its ... Read more Raising Barred Rock Chickens

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