Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct—but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive
It took thousands of years to develop the world's extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals—an estimated 8,800 ...
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Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct – but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive
But breeds such as the hardy Egyptian Fayoumi survive better, while the European Leghorn – whose genetics are used in commercial egg-laying breeds – is highly susceptible. Local breeds can ...
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Hundreds Of Livestock Breeds Have Gone Extinct But Some Australian Farmers Are Keeping Endangered Breeds Alive
But breeds such as the hardy Egyptian Fayoumi survive better, while the European Leghorn – whose genetics are used in commercial egg-laying breeds – is highly susceptible. Local breeds can ...
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Maximising potential of local chicken farming
At a time like this, when high cost of feed, dwindling purchasing power and other challenges are forcing many poultry farmers ...
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Egg-stravagant solution? Raising chickens unlikely to ease burden on egg prices
As egg prices rise many are looking to raise their own chickens, but experienced chicken farmers say it is ultimately an ...
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Cream legbars: the blue egg breed that is boosting chicken producers' sales
Barry Falkenhagen, Texas, says cream legbars are becoming more popular because of their blue eggs and autosexing. Mr ...
The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs
Anyone who starts a flock because they’ve been dreaming about backyard chickens pecking in the yard will likely be happy with ...
Fresh eggs at home? What to consider before getting chickens
Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.
Hatcheries, Wisconsin farm stores struggle to keep up with demand for chicks for laying flocks
While backyard flocks are making a comeback in some communities across Wisconsin, experts say it pays to find out whether or not it's legal in your area.