The importance of breeding heritage breed chickens to ensure the birds retain their historically beneficial traits is outlined in the article Heritage Chicken Breeding: Why Not to Rely on Chicken ...

The indigenous hen lays around 20 eggs a year, whereas a modern laying hen produces around 320 eggs a year. In other words, being a hen bred for the food industry is a full-time job. In fact, the egg ...

It's efficient to build units with multiple trapnests. Here, the swinging-door front (right) is held open by a prop stick. The other two nests have purchased fronts made from heavy-gauge wire. The ...