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The humble egg is one of life’s real marvels and the world’s most versatile food. It takes 24 to 26 hours to develop, and a hen can lay up to 250 eggs per year. There are countless ways to prepare this natural nutritional powerhouse, both sweet and savory. In most cases, we use the unfertilized … Read more

Mille Fleur means a thousand flowers in French and if you ever get the privilege of seeing a Mille Fleur d’Uccle, the name will immediately make sense to you. Mille Fleur d’Uccle actually refers to a specific color variety of a breed of chickens. The story of this bird started in Europe sometime at the … Read more

Kadaknath chickens have attained an almost mythical reputation in the parts of India they originate from. This is largely attributed to a unique characteristic of their appearance, one that is extremely rare in chickens. Although their existence had not garnered much attention before, they have come to the world’s attention in a big way in … Read more

The ISA Brown has been around for just over 40 years, a short period of time compared to other chicken breeds and even some hybrids. However, it has already established itself globally as one of the best layers available. Unlike other chicken breeds you may have heard of, the development of the ISA Brown was … Read more

Highly productive, docile, and relatively hardy, Cinnamon Queen chickens have many things going for them. This is why they are highly recommended for beginners to backyard chicken keeping. Cinnamon Queens are not a heritage breed and are even younger than many well-known hybrids. However, the popularity of these chickens has been rising so fast that … Read more

Despite their diminutive stature, Sebright Chickens have a towering reputation, one that goes back all the way to the end of the 18th century. Despite not being the most utilitarian breed, these birds have remained popular throughout their existence. The plumage, size, and posture of the Sebright chicken are all striking. The combination of these … Read more

Chicken tunnels are a great way to get your chickens where you want them to be while keeping them out of places you don’t want them to be. These tunnels are the free-ranging solution for backyard farmers who still want control over the space in their backyard. Anyone who has ever tried to do a … Read more

Most chicken breeds love to explore their surroundings while foraging for food. But this can prove difficult with all the land and aerial predators lurking around. Luckily, there’s an effective way to keep your chicken safe while allowing them to run around outdoors. You just need to build a chicken run. A chicken run is … Read more

In a free-range flock of chickens, the rooster spurs are among the deadliest weapons in the rooster’s arsenal against threats. Depending on which side of the conflict you reside in, the spurs are majestic tools or wickedly mean-looking nuisances. The bony leg structure makes a rooster fearsome in any cockfight. As much as a hard-fierce … Read more

Let’s be honest — In a world teeming with incredible creatures, not many of them come close to the awe-inspiring cluckers occupying our backyard coops. Chickens are undisputably charming in a multitude of ways. From the early-morning cock-a-doodle-doos and the rhythmic flapping of the wings to the allure exuded in their magnificent plumage, there’s so … Read more