Many backyard chicken breeds face endangered status. Ana Hotaling shares the importance of conserving flocks that allow chicken breeders to contribute to biodiversity and sustainable farming practices. She shares the ins and outs of raising endangered breeds in conservation flocks.
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INSIGHTS: Conservation flock development would make a good 4-H or FFA project for a young person interested in raising chickens and showing them at fairs. Animal health pros who work with youth groups might share the values associated with raising heritage breeds.
Related:
- Raising heritage poultry as a sustainable meat source, Backyard Poultry, February 27, 2020. Link.
- Is raising chickens cheaper than buying eggs? The Spruce, May 2, 2025. Link. Chicken keepers address the question. The short answer is no, but once the infrastructures are established, there may be a cost benefit.
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