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California Grey chickens are a good example of a breed that was designed with practicality in mind. They were developed in the United States during the 1930s by crossing White Leghorns with Barred Plymout...


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Seramas are best known for two things: their extremely small size and their strong presence. Originating in Malaysia, they are considered the smallest recognized chicken breed in the world, with adults weighing anywhere from 6 to 15 ounces.

Despite their size, they are confident birds that stand out quickly, whether in a backyard flock or on the show table.

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Finding a strange-looking egg from your backyard chicken can catch you off guard. One day, everything looks normal, and the next, you’re holding an egg with ridges, odd coloring, no shell, or something unexpected inside.

While it’s easy to worry, the truth is that egg irregularities are fairly common and usually temporary. Most are linked to normal changes in a hen...


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As a chicken keeper, you learn pretty quickly that chickens will try to eat almost anything. But “they’ll eat it” and “it’s a good idea” aren’t always the same thing. Popcorn is one of those treats that comes up of...


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When life gets busy, the garden is often the first thing to fall behind. Watering gets skipped, weeding waits another weekend, and suddenly everything feels like too much. That’s why the flowers I rely on most are the ones that don’t need constant attention to look good.

These flowers are a natural fit for this reason. They’re resilient, adaptable, and perfectly cap...


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