This article reviews the biochemical and physiological characteristics of the blue eggshell, characteristic of Araucana and Ameraucana chickens. Numerous studies and scientific advances have occurred which have gradually increased our […]
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Birds—including those in your flock—come in many different and beautiful forms. And the appreciation of birds, whether they are laying eggs in your coop or migrating to South America—can take
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Whether it’s a building structure or a sports program I think we can all agree they won’t last long without a strong, solid foundation. Have you ever given any thought
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Sourcing quality poultry can be a really complicated task! People raise poultry for various reasons: some people enjoy collecting eggs from the nest box, some are really serious about exhibition
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Dealing with poultry predators can be a frustrating experience. Who are the culprits that we are dealing with? How can we identify the specific poultry predators? What can we do
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It’s wintertime. The Temperature is hovering in the single digits, and the wind chill factor is several degrees below zero. The alarm clock rings at 6 a.m. and I go through
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The crests and beards on some breeds are the perfect environment for poultry lice and mites. Raising healthy poultry means keeping a healthy flock, and managing pests, including lice
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Understanding poultry nutrition, especially when it comes to feeding our birds requires some basic knowledge about the discipline that many people lack. In this article, I hope to cover the
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Scaly leg Mites are relatively easy to treat. This is caused by a tiny mite that burrows under the scales of the legs and toes. The buildup of it’s colony
Here are some tips on how pack your poultry showbox to ensure you have everything you need before your first show. Some of the many things in my box; STANDARD
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The APA works to support the community breeding and raising Standard Bred Poultry in all its phases with a goal on breeding to the Standard of Perfection.