The recommended amount of chicks to raise is 50. Before you get all excited this is a standard that was recommended back in the 40’s or later. I believe it probably went along with the “victory gardens” after the second world war.
This number was recommended because the average family depended on chickens for meat and [...]
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These are pictures of my backyard chicken flock. I have two roosters. One is a Buff Orpington and the other is I believe a New Hampshire Red, but I can honestly say I am not sure.
I have other breeds that are older. They include Rhode Island Red, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Plymouth Barred Rock, New Hampshire [...]
I have received in an order a rooster or cockerel that I am not sure of the breed. I am guessing it could be a New Hampshire Red. I feel that it might be a Lighter Rhode Island Red, but because it lacks the mahogany of the Rhode Island Red, I am sticking with New [...]
The trend of raising chickens is spreading across America.
I believe people are raising chickens to get the fresh eggs and meat but feel that it is mostly to get fresh, organic eggs. I do know that fresh eggs are far superior to what can be purchased in a store. I don’t think you
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