by Meghan H | Dec 26, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Turkeys
Breed Spotlight: Broad-Breasted Turkey The broad-breasted turkey is what most people recognize as the classic white Thanksgiving turkey. These turkeys are commonly available in a few different color varieties; white, bronze, and rarely, black. Early History The... 
by Katie L | Oct 31, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Chicken Breeds
Breed Spotlight: Ayam Cemani The Ayam Cemani chicken originates from the Java island of Indonesia and the word, ayam, directly translates from Indonesian to English as chicken. But before we dive into this breed, let’s get the hard part out of the way first;... 
by Meghan H | Sep 26, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Chickens
Breed Spotlight: The Cochin Chicken In the mid-1800s, there was a chicken boom across England and the United States. Many people flocked to own the newest and most exotic breeds available. The Cochin chicken breed was introduced from Japan right in the heat of... 
by Meghan H | Aug 29, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Ducks
Breed Spotlight: The Swedish Duck Perhaps you’re familiar with the Swedish duck and don’t even realize it. The Looney Tunes cartoon character Daffy Duck is a Black Swedish duck. Breed Origin The Swedish duck originated around 1830 in the region of Pomerania, which at... 
by Meghan H | May 30, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Ducks
Breed Spotlight: The Cayuga Duck The Cayuga duck is perhaps one of the most often overlooked yet most strikingly beautiful duck breeds commonly available. At a glance, they are basic black. But when seen in just the right sunlight, their iridescent beetle-green sheen... 
by Meghan H | Mar 28, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Ducks
Duck Breed Spotlight: Khaki Campbell The Khaki Campbell duck can be an excellent duck breed to add to your homestead. Khaki Campbells are excellent egg layers and are heavy enough to provide duck meat for your freezer and table. Campbells have a nice personality and...