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- 1. S1 E1 Aug 22, 2013
- It's 1914 and millions of men have shipped off to war, yet three young men have stayed behind.
- 2. S1 E2 Aug 29, 2013
- News arrives that the first Rittle man has died in battle and Bert makes a move on his widow.
- 3. S1 E3 Sep 5, 2013
- George kicks Bert out of the cottage after he crosses the line one too many times.
Start Here: How To Raise Chickens. Getting Started Raising Chickens; Hatching Eggs & Raising Baby Chicks; Choosing Chicken Breeds; Building Chicken Coops; Feeding Your Chickens; Maintain A Healthy Flock: Protect Against Chicken Predators; Poultry Injuries, Diseases, & Cures; Laws & Local Ordinances
- Altsteirer
- Barnevelder
- Basque
- Blue Laced Red Wyandotte
- Brahma
- Breda
- Buckeye
- Buff Orpington
- Catalana
- Chantecler
The Altsteirer is an ancient breed that can be traced back to at least the thirteenth century. They are also known as the Styrian as it was found in the Styrian region of Austria. This is a very hardy and active dual purpose breed. They are constantly alert and love to free range and fly. Expect a friendly breed, but not lap chickens. She will matu...
The Barnevelder was created in Holland specifically to lay a dark brown egg. Hens generally produce 3-4 large brown eggs each week (even through the winter). They are a mix of several different breeds and are considered to be a dual purpose breed. Once fully grown hens will lay around 5lb (there is a bantam variety too). As for their personality th...
The Basque hen, also known as the Euskal Oiloa, originally comes from the Basque region of Spain. This is a mountainous area where it is hard to survive. As a result Basque hens are hardy and a very thrifty forager. There are five varieties with the Marraduna being the most common in the US. These days it is a rare hen and efforts are being made to...
This is another member of the Wyandotte family that is currently popular. Although the blue lacing on red feathers seems to be the draw right now, this color variety can actually be dated back to the 1900s. The Wyandotte is very well suited for cold climates as they have a rose comb and dense feathering to keep themselves warm through those long wi...
Welcome to the gentle giant of the chicken kingdom. Brahmas can be hugewith boys weighing up to 10lb and hens weighing 8lb! Their personality is quiet, calm, docile and friendly. They are very tame and do well with children although their size can be a bit intimidating for some kids. You can expect them to lay 3-4 medium brown eggs each week. And w...
The Breda is the national bird of the Netherlands. She is a striking breed and is truly without comparison in the poultry world. Their head is shaped a bit like a crows’ head, with a large beak and cavernous nostrils. There is no comb just a red patch of skin and a small tuft The Breda was very popular here in the US prior to the Civil War and then...
The Buckeye is the only American hen to have a pea comb. It is also the only breed that was created by a woman. They are called Buckeyes because their deep red plumage resembles the color of the buckeye nut. They can thrive in cold climates because of their pea comb and tight feathering. Buckeyes are more suited to free ranging, but should be kept ...
Welcome to the most popular variety of the Orpington tribe. The Buff is loved all over the world and returns this love right back. She is a cuddly and calm breed that enjoys lap time and being picked up. Buff Orpingtons are large chickens that weight around 8lb. She is a good layer putting out between 3-5 large light brown eggs per week. The only n...
The Catalana originated in Spain and unusually for a Mediterranean breed is dual purpose. Hens are good layers putting out 4 large white eggs a week and are rarely broody. Unfortunately this breed has not caught on in the US yet, but they are very popular in Spain and Latin America. She is known as an active and independent breed that loves to fora...
The Chantecler is Canadas first chicken breed. They were bred in a Quebec monastery with the intention of producing a good dual purpose chicken that could survive the Canadian winters. She tolerates the cold very well but does not like the heat so much. Chanteclers have small wattles, a cushion comb and dense feathering. They come in two colors: wh...
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The chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is a large and round short-winged bird, domesticated from the red junglefowl of Southeast Asia around 8,000 years ago. Most chickens are raised for food, providing meat and eggs; others are kept as pets or for cockfighting.
With a population of more than 24 billion in 2003, there are more chickens in the world than any other bird. Chickens provide two sources of food frequently consumed by humans: their meat, also known as chicken, and eggs which they lay. Chickens have a great usefulness to humans.
November 20, 2023. For daily wit & wisdom, sign up for the Almanac newsletter. Raising chicks is exciting! Knowing how is just as important. This beginner’s guide to raising chickens is the first article in our Raising Chickens series. Let us help you “start from scratch,” so to speak!
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May 31, 2022 · In this guide, we will go through 25 of the most popular chicken breeds along with their purpose (egg-laying, meat, dual-purpose), required experience level, temperament, and much more!
Oct 3, 2022 · How To Raise Chickens. Common Chicken Problems. Starting Out Q&A. Before you get your chicks or chickens, you need to ask yourself some questions: Why are you raising them? – Eggs, meat or pleasure? Where are you going to put them? Are you prepared to spend time with them? Are you ready to ‘muck out’ their coop when necessary?
