December 22, 2010
Mystic Chickens
Inside the mind of the humble hen
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Poultry
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Poland
An old breed, although its ancestry is unclear due to many countries having laid claim to its making
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Old English Game
Another breed originally created specifically for fighting.
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Modern Game
Easily recognised by its upright stance and long legs and neck.
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Marans
The original ‘speckled hen’.
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Cream Legbar
The Cream Legbar was originally bred to enable sexing of chicks at hatching.
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Hybrids
Probably the most well known of all the laying birds.
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Chickens out in snow
Helping your chickens cope with the winter weather
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Araucana
Famous for its coloured eggs.
December 22, 2010
Looking after your birds – the routine
Morning: Let the hens out of the house or house area, count them out and look inside the house to see if all is well. Check the food and top up. Empty the water container…
December 22, 2010
Read all about it!
It seems that there are almost as many books about keeping chickens as there are actual chickens. No fear. Your Chickens will be your indispensible guide to picking the best for you
