A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z – A – Addled A rotten or otherwise inedible egg. Or an egg in which the embryo died during early incubation. Age of lay The age at which a […]
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Heritage Breed: The Narragansett Turkey
A picture-perfect Pilgrim-era turkey, the Narragansett was developed by early settlers as a cross between Norfolk Black turkeys brought from Europe and local wild turkeys. Having its origins in Rhode Island, the turkey was named after the state’s Narragansett Bay. It was once a common feature in farmyards, but eventually lost favor to more cost-effective […]
Continue ReadingWhat is Feather Sexing? Separating Fact from Myth
Feather sexing is the ability to determine the gender of a newly hatched chick based on the rate of growth of its wing feathers. The trait is sex linked and works only if the chick’s father is of a breed that grows feathers rapidly and its mother is of a breed that grows feathers slowly. […]
Continue Reading20 Terrific Reasons to Keep a Flock of Chickens
Chicken keepers have many different reasons for having a backyard flock of chickens. Here are 20 of the best reasons put forth by people with a passion for poultry: Chickens lay eggs. Keeping your own flock of hens ensures a ready supply of freshly-laid eggs right outside your back door. Chickens eat insects. […]
Continue ReadingBest Chicken Breeds for Free Range
When chickens are allowed to free range, certain breeds fare far better than others, especially in terms of avoiding predators. Ideal characteristics for free ranging chickens include wariness, inconspicuous plumage, acute vision, and foraging ability. Predator Wariness Chicken breeds that are best able to evade predators are the wary, high strung, excitable, so-called […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Difference between Sex Link and Autosex Chickens?
The terms “sex link” and “autosex” both refer to chicks that may be sorted by gender from the moment they hatch. But the two words are not synonymous. Sex link chickens, or sex links, result from mating a hen and a rooster of two different breeds. Autosex chickens are the offspring of a hen and […]
Continue ReadingPurebred Bantam Assortment Special
- Assorted Purebred Bantam – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
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- Customer Choice 2 Breed – 50 Heavy Females – 25 each breed – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
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- Customer Choice 4 Breed – 100 Heavy Females – 25 each breed – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
PLEASE NOTE: the minimum order is 100 birds, @ $2.85 per bird
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