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Continue ReadingPhoenix Chickens in the Heritage Breed Spotlight
An amazing characteristic of Phoenix chickens is their exceptionally long and multiple tail feathers. Even the hens have more tail feathers than most other chickens. The Phoenix was developed from the Onagadori, a breed from Japan that has a non-molting gene. Despite its exceptionally long tail, the Phoenix lacks the non-molting gene and therefore molts […]
Continue ReadingBragging About Cackle’s Bantam Dominiques
I want to share some wins that my children have made in the Poultry Show circuit with their bantam Dominiques purchased from Cackle Hatchery® in 2025. Cuteness Factor At the 2025 Missouri State Fair, our 5-year-old son Everett showed his cockerel Dinosaur. It was his first ever Youth Exhibition Poultry Association Showmanship event. He didn’t […]
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Join the American Bantam Association
The American Bantam Association (ABA) is an organization of bantam chicken enthusiasts who enjoy breeding and showing bantams, as well as socializing with other people who share their interest. Here’s why you should join the American Bantam Association: ABA History The non-profit American Bantam Association was founded in 1914 to support the poultry fancy, and […]
Continue ReadingHow to Store Chicken Feed
Properly stored chicken feed keeps the nutrients from degrading and the feed safe to eat. A number of things can cause feed to go bad including rodents, insects, mold, moisture, and light. To ensure freshness, use up feed within 2 to 4 months. Meanwhile, store chicken feed in a durable container with a tight-fitting lid. […]
Continue ReadingStress-Free Poultry Exhibiting: A Book Review
Exhibiting poultry can be fun, interesting, and educational. It’s also a great way to meet people of all ages from all walks of life who share a common interest. But it can be stressful, especially for the first time exhibitor. It can also be stressful for the birds. In his book Showing Poultry, veteran poultry […]
Continue ReadingWhat Are Standard Chickens?
The definition of a standard chicken depends on the context. The term may refer to a large chicken compared to a bantam chicken. Or it may refer to a breed that conforms to its ideal description established by a central organization. Here is a detailed answer to the question, “What are standard chickens?” What is […]
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