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Heritage Chicken Breeds: 4 American Favorites to Preserve

Poultry
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Consider keeping these four American breeds that are on the Watch or Recovering list.

3 Critically Endangered Chicken Breeds for a Backyard Flock

Poultry
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These three endangered chicken breeds are worth keeping for conservation purposes as well as a long list of unique characteristics.

What Is a Broody Hen? 6 Things to Know

Poultry
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Raising chicks with a broody hen is fun and well worth the effort, but it's important to know what to expect before getting started.

Five Goat Playground Ideas for Your Herd to Enjoy

Animals
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Goat playground ideas help to keep your herd out of trouble by providing them with fun, enrichment such as jumping and climbing.

Starting a Conservation Flock: Raising Heritage Breeds

Poultry
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Many backyard chicken breeds face endangered status. Here's what to keep in mind when starting a conservation flock to ensure a breed's future.

Plymouth Rock Chicken: From Endangered to Recovered

Poultry
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The Plymouth Rock Chicken is an example that breed conservation efforts work.

American-Class Chickens: 3 Conservation Priority List Breeds

Poultry
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Consider these three breeds—Buckeye, New Hampshire and Rhode Island White—when starting or growing your flock.

Bee Frames: Foundation or Foundationless?

Beekeeping
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Selecting the right bee frames is a key decision that affects your bees' health, productivity and your own efficiency.

Meet the Alpha Hen: At the Top of the Pecking Order

Poultry
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Regardless of whether a rooster is present, a single hen sits atop the female pecking order. Here's how the behavior and balance of an alpha hen play out.

Golden Comet Chicken: Breed Profile

Poultry
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Find Out Why Golden Comet Chickens May Be a Good Fit for Your Flock

Meat Chicken Breeds: 10 Options for the Backyard

Poultry
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There are many meat chicken breeds available for small-scale meat producers and those looking to raise their own meat chickens.

Bantam Chicken Care 101

Poultry
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A bantam chicken may require a little more dedication and work than standard breeds, but these little sweethearts quickly steal your heart and make the extra work worthwhile. 

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