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Nothing beats a hardy, low-maintenance breed when it comes to raising chickens. It is even better when harsh conditions do not compromise the chickens’ egg and meat production.  Thankfully, the …

When looking for the best breed of chicken to raise, there is no one right answer. There are many factors to the pros and cons of specific breeds.   It is …

The Minorca chicken is a breed of poultry with Mediterranean ancestry. They are attractive and vigorous birds named after a picturesque island off the Spanish coast. Minorca chickens, praised for …

The Ameraucana chicken made its debut in the 1970s and is a relatively new addition to poultry.  Ameraucana origins can be traced back to the Araucana chicken, but they are …

The Andalusian chicken is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most stunning Mediterranean chicken breeds. Their name comes from the Spanish province of Andalusia, where …

Illinois can get very cold during the winter, especially in the northern part of the Prairie State. Warm chicken breeds that can’t adapt to cold climates can die when the …

Everyone stresses about winter weather and temperatures, but chickens may struggle more in the summer than in the winter. While most people worry about the upcoming cold weather, chickens often …

When you order chicks online, they are usually 1–3 days old. It’s why they are often called Day-Old-Chicks (DOC). Hatcheries and farms ship their chicks out within 24 hours after …

Do you like hardy and beautiful chickens? The Buckeye chicken is one purely American breed that would make a very fine addition to your chicken coop. Buckeyes are beautiful, dual-purposed, …

Alaska is the coldest state in America. It has long winters with temperatures almost constantly below freezing for eight months of the year.  Summer is warmer, but temperatures rarely get …