Looking to compare different features of poultry? Look no further. These are some of the breed facts about all of our other poultry including, ducks, guinea fowl, peafowl and turkeys. Click the name of the poultry type to view photos, purchase or learn more about that breed. Click here for a comparison of chicken breeds […]
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English Marans or French Marans Chicken?
The Marans chicken breed originated in the French port town of Marans. The breed is known in France as Poule de Marans, or Chicken of Marans. French Marans have sparsely feathered legs. British poultry enthusiasts prefer birds with featherless legs. So when the Brits imported French Marans, they bred them to be clean legged. Today […]
Continue ReadingMixed Hatchery Choice Ducks
Mixed Hatchery Choice Ducks – Sold as Baby Ducklings Only – No Sexing Available
Ships Aug thru Dec
No pick up orders.
Minimum of 15 to ship. Orders for these ducks needs to be on a separate online order so your order can be processed properly.
Continue Reading12 Reasons for Low Fertility in Chickens and Other Poultry
Like all reproductive qualities of poultry, fertility has low heritability. However, many factors other than inheritance come into play. Most of them are related to either mechanical issues or faulty management. Let’s look at the 12 most common reasons for low fertility in chickens and other poultry. Mechanical Issues 1. Comb Style Single […]
Continue ReadingTurkey Breeds List Comparison Chart
Use this chart to compare turkeys to determine which breed you want to buy. Turkey Breeds Egg Production Purpose Temperament Mating Ratio Roost Height Country of Origin APA ALCB Black Slate Turkey Poor Egg Laying, Meat and Exhibition Active 7 Females to 1 Male 2+ Feet North America Yes Watch Status Black Spanish Turkey Poor […]
Continue ReadingBlue Laced Red Wyandotte or Splash Laced Red Wyandotte?
Based on discussions and photos circulating online, there seems to be a bit of confusion about the difference between a blue laced red Wyandotte and a splash laced red Wyandotte. Since the two varieties are related and look somewhat similar, the confusion is justified. Another issue of confusion is the origin of blue laced […]
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Olive Egger eggs ( 1st-3rd generation eggs)
Olive Egger eggs ( 1st-3rd generation eggs)
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Continue ReadingCrevecoeur Chickens
Crevecoeur Chickens – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
Out of Stock for this hatching season
Continue ReadingHow to Treat a Chicken with Bumblefoot
Bumblefoot describes a chicken’s inflamed foot with a hard, swollen abscess in the foot pad. The word bumble originally referred to the affected chicken’s unsteady gait caused by the swelling. In recent times, the core of the abscess, or the abscess itself, has been referred to as a bumble. The abscess may start out […]
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