Backyard Chickens on The Food Show
Posted on Oct 17, 2009 under Breeding Chickens | No Comment
A short discussion of Backyard Chickens on The Food Show with Andew Coppolino. Originally aired on 570 News on May 3, 2009
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Rare Breed Chickens
Posted on Sep 29, 2009 under Breeding Chickens | No Comment
Rare Breed Chickens filmed on a visit to Ireland
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Chicken Breeds - Which Should You Choose?
Posted on Aug 26, 2009 under Breeding Chickens, building a chicken coop | No CommentWhen you’re starting out it can be rather bewildering knowing which breed to choose and also to decide whether you are into building a chicken coop yourself or want to buy a hen house.
Let’s look at the chickens themselves now, and I’ll come back to the chicken coop question later.
There are large chickens like the Orpington and smaller types such as bantams, there are beautiful birds such as the Leghorns but they can be flighty - and then you need to decide whether you are going to go for Chicks and rear them yourself, or broody hens that are ready to lay.
Start by making a list of what you want from your chickens: e.g. good layers, type of eggs, good as pets, good in larger numbers, highly attractive etc. Then you can research the different breeds and start to take a view.
You may also be influenced by what kinds of chicken breeds are available where you live - and which work well in your climate - some are better than others in colder climates, or damp conditions for example. And then there’s the simple matter of supply. if you want broody hens you may want to go and pick them out at the farm, so you’re likely to be limited in the choice available.
Finally - if you want to raise chickens, which breeds are better for beginners.
We’ll be coming back to this subject over the coming months as I work through some of the options.
Double Trouble Chickens
Posted on Apr 27, 2009 under Breeding Chickens | 1 Comment
Made under Lunchbox Films this crazy little animation is about a roundabout inhabited by chickens! The roundabout does actually exist and has become home to a large amount of chickens and erills! Made by the children of class 3 in Bungay, Suffolk (06/2006) —– Lunchbox Films offers animation workshops in Schools and Communities. To learn more about Lunchbox Films log on to www.lunchboxfilms.co.uk — Keeping Kids Animated!
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Backyard Chickens’ Winter Snack
Posted on Apr 07, 2009 under Breeding Chickens | 1 Comment
Chickens of January are too snooty to try some rice cakes while white doggy watches.
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Rare Breed Cubalaya Chicken
Posted on Mar 22, 2009 under Breeding Chickens | No Comment
Here is a shot of our Cubalaya chickens
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Hawk proof roof for backyard chicken run
Posted on Mar 21, 2009 under Breeding Chickens | 2 Comments
Bamboo, zip ties and deer netting provide shelter from aerial attack for poor backyard fowl.
Duration : 0:1:58
Backyard Chicken Coop in Ft. Collins
Posted on Mar 21, 2009 under Breeding Chickens | 3 Comments
This is an update on the Coop and the Backyard
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Hens keeping the peace
Posted on Mar 21, 2009 under Breeding Chickens | 25 Comments
Hens breaking up a rabbit fight. There is true beauty in this. Maybe we can all learn a lesson… I just got word from EliteBishop who filmed this clip. Thanks for the treat buddy! This is his channel link. Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=oolaliz
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