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Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow

This is perhaps the most thorough treament of chicken culture from A to Z that I have seen. Even the experienced breeder will learn some things.

John Soper is one of the leading waterfowl breeders in the UK and I am proud to call him a friend. His site contains information on the many colors of Call being developed in the UK, among other interesting articles on management and care.

This is a site constructed and run by poultry fanciers from the UK. Good pictures and some nice articles.

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My 25 Year Breeding Program: Buff Wyandotte Bantams

The Muscovy: Not Just Another Pretty Face

So.. What About the Mallard?

Why Wyandottes?

One Judge's Perspective: the Snowy Call

Calls: One Judge's Perspective Part 2

Calls: Are We Perfecting Them to a Dead End?

Chick Raising 101

The Mandarin - the Answer to the Urban Duck Keeper's Prayers

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New- Random Thoughts on Breeding Philosophy and Many Other Topics

Having had ducks since I was eleven years old, I cannot imagine being without them. At one time or another, I have owned almost all types of waterfowl, turkeys, and chickens in both the standard (large) and bantam (miniature) sizes.

I became interested in showing waterfowl in my late teens and have done so continuously for the last forty five years. While my first love has always been waterfowl, (ducks and geese) I have bred and shown bantam chickens for the last twenty years or so as well as continuing to work with my established strains of bantam ducks. I am a member of the N.P.I.P. program. My approval number is 558.

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4/15/2018

Having another person to look over one's matings can be extremely helpful. A "fresh set of eyes" can spot defects or even qualities that the owner did not see. That is one valuable aspect of attending shows, especially if one does not live in an area where such "second opinions" are easy to arrange. A person who will give an honest assessment rather than empty compliments is the most helpful.

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