Europeans raised geese for food and feathers long before they were brought to the United States by settlers. They are now used for exhibition, meat, eggs, feathers, down, and guard duty. Cackle Hatchery carries four breeds of geese: White Chinese, African, Toulouse, and White Embden. The Toulouse and Embden are the most popular breeds and […]
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Seasonal/Shipped Early March thru June.
Your total order requires ANY 3 birds to ship.
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Seasonal/Shipped Early Mar thru June.
Your total order requires ANY 3 birds to ship.
Limit of 16.
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Seasonal/Shipped Mid Feb thru June.
Your total order requires ANY 3 birds to ship.
Limit of 16.
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Seasonal/Shipped Early March thru June.
Your total order requires ANY 3 birds to ship.
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Seasonal/Shipped Early March thru June.
Your total order requires ANY 3 birds to ship.
LIMIT OF 16.
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The United States was officially founded as a nation on July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Although residents of the new country had plenty of chickens, many of the breeds we know today didn’t exist then. So let’s take a look at the chickens that were here at the […]
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Every year during the third week of May, we get to shine a spotlight on International Heritage Breeds Week. It’s all about raising awareness for those endangered old-school poultry breeds that are hanging on by a thread. Get creative—host a little event in your area, or just share some photos of your flock. The goal? […]
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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 […]
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