Vitiligo in Chickens: The Genetics Behind Patchy Plumage
Many of of us probably first became aware of vitiligo when rumours speculated that the singer Michael Jackson was bleachingContinue Reading
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Chicken Ear Lobes: What Those Little Patches Really Tell You
Let’s be honest – most people don’t notice their chickens’ ear lobes until someone points them out. Then suddenly, youContinue Reading
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The Genetics of Chicken Combs: What Those Crowns Reveal
When you look at a flock of chickens, one of the first things you might notice is their combs –Continue Reading
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The Creeper Gene in Chickens: When Short Legs Come with a Twist
If you look at photos depicting the evolution of purebred dogs or cats you’d be impressed to see how muchContinue Reading
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Trivial Pursuit: Chicken Quiz Time 2
I’m an educator by trade, experienced with curriculum development and public speaking. I’ve learned over the years that as muchContinue Reading
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Clubbed Down In Chicks
Clubbed down is a developmental feather abnormality seen in newly hatched chicks, where some of the down feathers appear stuckContinue Reading
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For The Love Of Liege Fighter Chickens
Chickens have been domesticated for over 2000 years and can trace their origins back to four species of wild jungleContinue Reading
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Alula Thumbs & Wing Claws In Chickens
I do an inordinate amount of scrolling through online chicken groups and reading about chicken health issues. I’m always challengedContinue Reading
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Heritage Chickens: The Importance of Preserving Diversity
Chickens have been domesticated for over 2000 years and can trace their origins back to four species of wild jungleContinue Reading
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Feral Chickens
There are places all over the world where domesticated chickens have reverted to living in the wild. Some have beenContinue Reading
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