As with the chicken breed themselves, chickens' eggs come in different colors and sizes. You get the tiny Bantam sized ones to the Jumbo-sized or Extra-large sized eggs.Top 10 Jumbo and Extra Large Egg Laying Chicken Breeds As we all want some … [Read more...] about Top 10 Jumbo and Extra Large Egg Laying Chicken Breeds
Archives for November 2018
10 of the Tallest Chicken Breeds for the Garden
There are some really tall chicken breeds. They are really quite a sight to see and most of them make amazing pets. They have even been known to have a lot of dog-like qualities. We look at 10 of the tallest chickens we could find. 10 of the … [Read more...] about 10 of the Tallest Chicken Breeds for the Garden
10 Chicken Breeds that do well among other Chicken Breeds for a Mixed Flock
There are so many awesome chicken breeds to choose from that we are quite spoilt for choice. There are breeds that lay wonderful organic eggs, those that make great table birds and those that make exceptionally good pets. The more enthusiastic we … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds that do well among other Chicken Breeds for a Mixed Flock
10 Chicken Breeds that are not as Noisy as other Chicken Breeds
With Urban Homesteaders on the rise, the breed to choose has to be economical, take to smaller if not confined spaces, not too flighty and be relatively quiet. We have put together our top ten breeds of chickens that take to smaller spaces and are … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds that are not as Noisy as other Chicken Breeds
10 Chicken Breeds for the Hot Climates
As a person is spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a breed of chicken you have to be sure you are choosing the right one. There are many things that should shape your decision when choosing a chicken breed. You may really want a particular … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds for the Hot Climates
Duclair Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Even the name of this pretty birds makes it a great bird to own. The Duclair duck is a great egg layer, meat and show bird (although it is not a recognized standard by the APA). The Duclair duck is said to be the best duck around for roast duck with … [Read more...] about Duclair Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Wild Dabbling Duck Breeds – Getting your Ducks in a Row – Part 3
In Part 3 of this series, we are going to get introduced to a few dabbling duck breeds. Dabbling ducks can generally be both domestic ducks and wild ducks. This article, however, is more about the wild dabbling ducks. Dabbling Ducks Dabbling … [Read more...] about Wild Dabbling Duck Breeds – Getting your Ducks in a Row – Part 3
The Types and Breeds of Ducks – Getting your Ducks in a Row – Part 1
To get one's ducks in a row is an idiom that basically means make sure you have done your home and have everything you need all lined up before starting a project! Well, at least that is a version I like of the idiom. In this series on ducks, we … [Read more...] about The Types and Breeds of Ducks – Getting your Ducks in a Row – Part 1
The Best Wild Ducks for Meat Production
Duck hunting is not something I would normally do, and it is not something that is to everyone's taste or liking. The fact is, is that it happens and has been for centuries. In days past that is how man survived by hunting, gathering and foraging for … [Read more...] about The Best Wild Ducks for Meat Production
Indian Runner Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Indian Runner duck has a very upright posture as such it looks quite tall. It has an elegant long neck and slim body. They are quite an ancient breed of duck with a long history as being a domestic utility breed. Mainly kept these days for … [Read more...] about Indian Runner Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know