Poultry Profile: The Beloved Speckled Sussex Heritage Breed
September 20, 2023The most popular color variation of the Sussex breed in the U.S., the Speckled Sussex is a versatile heritage breed with tons of personality.
4 Critically Endangered Breeds Of Chickens To Consider
May 19, 2023As we ready for International Heritage Breeds Week, let’s look at four critically endangered breeds of chickens: Campine, Houdan, La Flèche and Malay.
Keeping A Conservation Flock: 3 Threatened American Chicken Breeds
February 1, 2023Consider these three threatened American chicken breeds—Buckeye, New Hampshire and Rhode Island White—when starting or growing your flock.
Keeping A Conservation Flock: 3 Critically Endangered Chicken Breeds
January 25, 2023These three endangered chicken breeds are worth keeping for conservation purposes as well as a long list of unique characteristics.
Consider A Heritage Breed Of Sheep For Your Farm
December 12, 2022When choosing what sheep to raise, consider a heritage breed. You can meet your own livestock needs while also ensuring breed diversity.
Consider A Heritage Breed Turkey This Thanksgiving
November 2, 2022This Thanksgiving, give gratitude for all you have with a heritage breed turkey. Here’s what that means, why you should consider it and how to get an heirloom bird.
Heritage Breed Chicks Bring Life To The Heritage Nest!
March 3, 2022Lena Martens from Ontario-based The Heritage Nest showcases her heritage poultry stars, including Speckled Sussex, Swedish Flower and Silverudd Isbar!
Listen and Learn: A Podcast on Rare Breed Farm Animals
December 18, 2014The Livestock Conservancy launches a free Heritage Breeds podcast series that every farmer needs to listen to.
The Book For: Everything You Need to Know About Heritage Breeds
May 1, 2014As part of our first post in Plowing Through, HobbyFarms.com’s book-review blog, Assistant Editor Cory Hershberger looks at The Livestock Conservancy’s new book.
Video: How to Roast A Farm-Raised Chicken With Culinary Flair
March 14, 2014In less than two hours you can have a flavor-filled chicken on the dinner table ready for carving.
