Rhode Island Red chickens are striking birds with the contrast between the dark red body color, black tail with a “beetle green” sheen and the bright red comb and wattles. Add to this its docile yet regal personality and superb commercial qualities (eggs and meat) and you have a flock of ideal backyard chickens. Read more >>
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Feed for wholesome, healthy and stress-free birds
Maintaining a laying flock provides the wholesome goodness and security for you and for others in knowing how and what is being used to produce eggs. Specialty ingredients in Pen Pals Backyard Poultry Products benefit your backyard flock. With Pen Pals poultry feeds, it’s…Proven Performance with a Wholesome Choice.
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The Tallest Chicken Breed Title Goes to the Malay Chicken
The Malay chicken is an ancient breed, possibly dating back around 3,500 years ago. The Malay chicken has many unique characteristics. Male vocalization is hoarse, short, and monotonous, kind of like a roar. The comb is low and thick, and strawberry shaped. Their beak is short, wide, and curved. Read more >>
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All-Access Member Exclusive from Backyard Poultry Magazine
When I first began keeping poultry, my flock consisted of birds from the local feed store. The idea of a heritage breed, or its importance, was not in my mind. However, that changed once we toyed with the idea of raising poultry for meat consumption. Read more >>
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