conservation
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Follow Along While I Raise Endangered Breeds
Hello everyone! I have been slacking when it comes to posting on here. Life has just been ridiculously busy lately. I had to run a 5 day poultry show at the county fair. Now I'm back to a somewhat normal schedule again. But now for exciting news! I have acquired 2 new duck breeds! The reason I...- RossAcres
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- breeding brooder chicken chicks conservation duckling ducks endangered incubation
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- Forum: Pictures & Stories of My Flock
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Lyonnaise chickens
I recently purchased 2 juvenile lyonnaise chickens. (I so hope I have a male and female). I was wondering if anyone else had this breed. I only know of one farm that has them. They are pretty rare in the US. I would like to change that. My chickens are pets. But if this works out I will try to...- Lyon
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- calm breed conservation french frizzle lyonnaise rare rare breed
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- Forum: General breed discussions & FAQ
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Congo peafowl?
Hello! I have been going down a rabbit hole looking into Congo peafowl (Afropavo congensis). These birds seem wonderful, but am sad to see they are on the IUCN Readlist vulnerable species list. I am having trouble finding much information on breed activity reported after 2016 and no information...- Mrshuckleberry
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- breeding congo conservation peacock peafowl peafowl eggs vulnerable
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- Forum: Peafowl
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Preserving Eggs With Water-Glassing: The Results of My Year-Long Experiment...
Before I start, I want to say that this is above all an experiment, that I posted in the Recipes section because it involves food and at least one experimental recipe. If BYC managers disagree with the placement of this article, please inform me of where it would be better posted so I can move... -
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Advice on approaching permission to raise chickens in WI
I am very new to this site and I apologize if this has been addressed but I couldn't find an answer. I am about to buy 12 acres of property in a town outside of Milwaukee WI, Waukeaha County. I asked about raising chickens to the town and they said that is allowed in Agriculture districts which...- Latch3134
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- agriculture conservation ordinance wisconsin wisconsin-ordinances zoning
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- Forum: Local Chicken Laws & Ordinances
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Magpie Drakes - Wisconsin
Hello fellow duck lovers! I'm hoping someone in the WI area can help me out! I currently have 3 drakes and 1 duck/hen - 2 of the drakes are black and white Magpies. All 4 ducks are just over 17 weeks old and are starting to mate with our 1 girl (or trying to at least). We've been reading...