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Selecting a Poultry Breed for Beginners and Farmers
Former Poultry expert outlines breed selection as a long term decision. Shows how farm and show preferences differ, ranks popular breeds by shows and markets, and stresses choosing a strong, well bred line over chasing fads. Leghorns are rising but require care and incubators. Plymouth Rocks and Wyandottes remain common on farms. Breeding basics warn against constant crossbreeding and advise steady, related-line improvement with periodic fresh blood.
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Plymouth
Rocks
Kansas Experimental
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Australia