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by Cindy Gibson

It is important to train your guineas, from an early age, to be herded and to go into the coop every night. Going into the coop is important for their protection: Guineas are just not equipped to be able to defend themselves against the kinds of nighttime predators that they will encounter in …

Listings for domestic birds and birds used for food are acceptable. The selling and purchasing of game birds (quail, pheasants, etc.) require a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Farris Bryant Building, 620 Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, telephone (850) 488-6253. Domestic poultry being sold out of state must be enrolled in the National Poultry Improvement …

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Guineas are not for everyone, but sometimes they are the perfect addition. What do people need to consider before they decide to own guineas?

by Elizabeth Cleveland

Things to consider before getting guinea fowl:

1. They are just like having any other pet–they need shelter, protection, food and housing. …

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Before You Begin Breeding Chickens:

poultryOne recommends the following books to read BEFORE starting your poultry breeding project…

Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds

The Mating and Breeding of Poultry

Genetics of the Fowl: The Classic Guide to Chicken Genetics and …

ILOILO CITYIt may not be the toast of fast-food chains that favor plump breasts and tubby thighs but the demand for native chicken is increasing because of the growing preference for lean and healthy source of food.

Scientists are now having a second look at native chicken, locally known as darag, which is the strain indigenous and most dominant in Western Visayas. Government agencies are …

Here we review the most popular and interesting types of chickens from A to Z, with chickens pictures and useful information.

The aspiring chook farmer is confronted with an astounding number of different breeds of chickens from which to choose.

We hope this overview will help you pick the breed that is right for you!

Americana Chickens

Color and Appearance

Unlike most types of …

When we think of chickens, we dont often think of how many poultry breeds are out there. Yes, there are different breeds of chicken even rare types of chickens and here well take a look at some chicken breeds and why they are so unique. You’ll see from the chicken picture just how beautiful they are.

First and foremost, the scientific name for a chicken is Gallus Domesticus and all sorts …

Answers to Common Chicken Questions. Can’t find your answer below? Look through our site or post a question in the forum. A special thanks to Tia Pinney for her wonderful free chicken videos (available on Expert Village) that answer some of the questions below.

Am I allowed to keep chickens in the city?

Are chickens easy to care for?

How often do chickens lay eggs?

For how many …

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Plymouth Rocks

The Plymouth Rock was first exhibited at America’s first poultry show, in 1829 in Boston. It is believed that these original fowls lost their identity and that the progenitors of our present Barred Plymouth …

These people are great atbreeding chickens and all have live chickens for sale. They are also, like most chicken people, some of the nicest you will ever meet. They were gracious enough to allow us to come out and tour their farms and they also allowed us to take pictures of their beautiful birds. The raising-chickens staff would like to personally thank them for their hospitality.

If you …