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Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, the amount of space available, and the chickens' temperament, you can make a well-informed choice that will set you up for a productive and enjoyable chicken-raising
What Is The Life Expectancy of Chickens? - BackYard Chickens A heritage chicken is one that has been naturally raised and bred, while a hybrid chicken is one that has been selectively bred for specific traits Chickens of heritage are naturally capable of laying eggs and their egg-laying cycle may last two or three years, or even longer On the other hand, hybrid chickens lay hard and then fizzle out
How Long Can Fresh Eggs Sit Out - BackYard Chickens How Long Will Chicken Eggs Last? You can leave your eggs out at room temperature for at least a month without cleaning them as long as their bloom is intact You can store your eggs in the refrigerator for up to six months (either because you washed the bloom off, or just because you want them to stay cold) How to Check If an Egg Is Still Good For Consumption? If you have lots of eggs laying
The Best Chicken Feed | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens Need a comprehensive guide to the best chicken feed for all life stages? Chicks, hens, and roosters need different nutrients, and feeding them incorrectly can have disastrous consequences We know that laying hens need more calcium in their feed