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Are Chickens with Beards Right for You?

Ameraucana Hen

Are Chickens with Beards Right for You? Beards on chickens are the result of a genetic mutation. Ancient chicken keepers liked the unique appearance of chickens with beards, so they continued to breed more of the same. Other than the cuteness factor, scientists have yet to find any significant advantage or disadvantage to a beard […]

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Silver Laced and Golden Laced Cochins in the Spotlight

A Silver Laced Cochin

The stunning single laced plumage pattern of both silver laced and golden laced Cochins is genetically one of the most difficult patterns to perfect. That’s because the single laced plumage pattern involves a number of different genes that must influence each other in specific ways, some of which remain unknown. In simplified form, here’s how […]

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