by Chloe | Jan 11, 2026 | Breed Information, Breeding and Chicken Genetics, Chickens, Colour Genetics, Pekins
There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding this colour group. I have come across some people who would like to think brassy backs are furnace, some say polecat are brassy back, and sometimes that furnace are polecat. These are often given without proof for their...
by Chloe | Apr 19, 2025 | Breeding and Chicken Genetics, Breeding Basics
Ever wonder who to breed to who? What to breed to what? Is it better to breed in Pairs? Trios? Quads? Quintets? Flocks? How old can you breed your birds? Read on to find out! How many birds per-breeding pen? This is a very important decision to make, not...
by Chloe | Feb 17, 2025 | Breeding and Chicken Genetics, Breeding Basics, Chickens
Inbreeding can be a great tool but if used improperly it can be a detriment to the strain, so what are the pros and cons? What are the different methods of inbreeding? Why should you as a breeder used inbreeding? Read on to find out. What is inbreeding?...
