Now, the term mosaic means collecting and putting small colored pieces together to form an image with regular or irregular patterns. That’s what makes the Mosaic chicken a rare and interesting bird. The reason why it’s named Mosaic is that it’s an offspring or a result of combining several different chicken breeds. The result is …
If you’re a tourist that happens to visit Hawaii, the Maui region, one question you’re likely to ask your tour guide is why are there so many chickens in the region. You see, whether you’re on the beach or in the densest areas of Hawaii, you’ll be likely to see so many Maui chickens roaming …
Incubated eggs take around 21 days to hatch. Whether you’re using an incubator or a broody hen to hatch the eggs, when the time is due, a feeling of joy, excitement, and nervousness usually take over as you await those cute fuzzy chicks to hatch. But, imagine the eggs taking longer than expected? In this …
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If you’re a chicken enthusiast, then there’s a lot you need to learn about these creatures to understand them better. Apart from learning about the different breeds, learning about their different organs is very important. One of these organs, that plays a major role in the overall health of your chicken is the chicken comb. …
Now, when most chicken breeds were developed, it was only for three main reasons; to provide eggs, meat, and feathers to their owners. However, as time passed, another class of chicken breeds emerged that were considered beautiful, majestic, and downright designer. These birds were placed in a class of their own and named show chicken …
If you’re raising just a few chickens for your own family needs, then plucking their feathers with bare hands will not be a big deal. But, what if you’re breeding a large flock for a huge chicken business? Well, in this case, plucking the chickens by hand will not be a fun job for most. …
We all love and enjoy eating eggs. In fact, eggs are among the most common ingredients used in baking and making most breakfast delicacies. But, other than enjoying the nutritional value of eggs, have you ever given the color of the yolk some thought? Well, read on for we have tons of information regarding the …
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When it comes to poultry farming, most farmers are used to the standard chicken breeds due to their meat and eggs produced and also because these breeds are widely available. But, imagine raising small chicken breeds? It would be damn right fun, right? First, these miniature chickens are small meaning they won’t eat much of …
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Although there are many chicken breeds around the globe, most of them share the same characteristics as their 10,000 years ancestors, the jungle fowl. While most chickens undergo the usual annual molt, some breeds have a rare non-molting gene that causes their tails to grow throughout their lives. Though few, most of these long-tail chickens …
If you’re lucky enough to raise an Ameraucana chicken, then you’re aware of how beautiful and unique this bird is. Its temperament, cool features, and colored blue eggs are among the features that make the Ameraucana a sought-after breed among most poultry farmers. However, if you consider most suburban and urban settings, raising roosters is …
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