9 Reasons to Show Your Chickens
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by Gail Damerow
5d ago
As keeping backyard chickens becomes ever more popular, poultry shows attract more and more participants. Today’s chicken keepers participate in poultry exhibitions for all sorts of appealing reasons. Here are nine reasons to your show chickens: Affordable Hobby Everybody needs something relaxing to do in their spare time. Many people find that conditioning and showing […] The post 9 Reasons to Show Your Chickens appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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Silkie Bantam Chickens in the Breed Spotlight
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by Gail Damerow
1w ago
The details of exactly when and how Silkie bantam chickens came into being have been lost in the mists of time. The breed was first mentioned by Marco Polo, who wrote about “chickens with fur-like feathers and black skin” in his 13th century report of his explorations in Asia. Most likely Silkie chickens existed long […] The post Silkie Bantam Chickens in the Breed Spotlight appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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Caring for Bantam Chickens
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by Gail Damerow
2w ago
Does caring for bantam chickens differ from keeping larger chickens? Yes and no. Any differences generally relate to the bantams’ smaller size and to their typically gentle temperament. Predator Protection Bantam chickens are so light in weight that most predators can easily carry one away. And because they have shorter legs, they can’t run to […] The post Caring for Bantam Chickens appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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Which Poultry Breed Lays a Black Egg?
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by Gail Damerow
1M ago
The internet is rife with photographs of eggs from chickens and other poultry that have black shells. Are they a trick of the imagination? Poor photographic lighting? Or true poultry eggs with inky shells? If so, which poultry breed lays a black egg? Maybe Ducks Among ducks, the Cayuga sometimes lays eggs with black shells. […] The post Which Poultry Breed Lays a Black Egg? appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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Ancona Duck in the Rare Breed Spotlight
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by Gail Damerow
1M ago
The Ancona duck originated in the 1910s, yet remains a rare breed that has never been listed in the American Standard of Perfection. Cackle Hatchery® is one of its few long-term breeders, having maintained Ancona genetics since 1977. Physical Attributes Anconas are typically white and black, or any combination of white and color, in irregular […] The post Ancona Duck in the Rare Breed Spotlight appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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Duck Eclipse and Nuptial Molts — What Do They Mean?
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by Gail Damerow
1M ago
Ducks, like other birds, periodically replace their worn-out feathers with a full set of fresh plumage in a process called molting. Young ducks go through two consecutive molts. After maturity, the hens renew their feathers annually, while the drakes go through two annual plumage changes —the eclipse and nuptial molts. Most domestic duck breeds in […] The post Duck Eclipse and Nuptial Molts — What Do They Mean? appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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Heritage Breed Spotlight: White Pekin Duck
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by Gail Damerow
2M ago
The White Pekin is the quintessential duck that most people think of when they hear the word “duck.” This big white duck derives from an ancient Chinese breed, the name of which translates as “ten-pound duck.” The first Pekins in the United States arrived in the early 1870s, hatched in the Chinese city of Peking, […] The post Heritage Breed Spotlight: White Pekin Duck appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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Heritage Breed Spotlight: Welsh Harlequin Duck
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by Gail Damerow
2M ago
The Welsh Harlequin duck was developed in Wales in 1949 from a pair of light colored sports hatched from Khaki Campbell ducks. The breed was first imported to the United States in 1968 and admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 2001. Physical Attributes Welsh Harlequins are slightly heavier than Khaki Campbells, but similar […] The post Heritage Breed Spotlight: Welsh Harlequin Duck appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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10 Things to Know Before You Get Chickens
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by Gail Damerow
2M ago
Judging from numerous online posts, many people jump into chicken keeping without giving enough thought to what’s involved. As a result, you see lots of posts listing “things I wish I’d known.” Or along the lines of “advice to newbie chicken keeper.” Interestingly, these lists frequently repeat the same things. In the spirit of being […] The post 10 Things to Know Before You Get Chickens appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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Heritage Breed Spotlight: Fawn & White Runner Duck
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by Gail Damerow
2M ago
The Runner duck is an ancient breed known in the East Indies for at least 2,000 years. Its excellence lies in being a terrific layer that’s agile enough to easily herd over long distances. Runner ducks were traditionally kept in pens overnight. After the hens laid their eggs in the morning, the ducks were herded […] The post Heritage Breed Spotlight: Fawn & White Runner Duck appeared first on Cackle Hatchery ..read more
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