Bantams 2020
Bantams are miniature chickens usually about 1/4 to 1/5 larger than their namesakes. Although they look like exact miniatures they are larger in head, wings, tail and feather size than their weight would indicate. little is known of their origin…
Preparing for Meat Birds: Picking the Right Breed
One of the most appealing parts of raising poultry is the sustainability and self-reliance it can provide. You don’t have to run to the store to pick up eggs every other day, and if you raise meat birds, you can…
Chicks and Kids: Cochins
Holy moly is it HOT! This beautiful 4th of July weekend we reached the 90’s and boy did it feel like it. I’ve talked about our dogs in previous blogs and I worry about them in the heat. They aren’t…
Chicks and Kids: Australorp
Almost two years ago my family moved from Janesville, Wisconsin to my home town of Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin. As we’re big dog lovers, one of the first things we did was build a dog run that is connected to our…
Chicks and Kids: Buff Orpington
One of the coolest things about working for Purely Poultry is the wealth of knowledge my coworkers have. Seriously. Coming from a background of absolutely no poultry know-how, I’m always amazed at how I can ask the most obscure questions…
