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OUR MISSION To protect America’s endangered livestock and poultry breeds from extinction. Why save them? Many of America’s once-common farm animals face extinction if we do not take action now. Rare farm animals represent an irreplaceable piece of earth’s biodiversity and offer incredible variety that may be needed for future farms – robust health, motheringContinue reading “The Livestock Conservancy”

Wyandotte Chickens are best known for their unique appearance of stunning feathers and ability to be a dual-purpose bird. For these reasons and many more they can be found in backyards across the states. Silver Laced Wyandotte Chicken Breed History Wyandottes originated in the United States in the 1870’s by a group of four individuals.Continue reading “Silver Laced Wyandotte Chicken Breed”

Barred Rock chickens are known for their hardiness, broodiness, and easy-going personality. These desirable traits coupled with their ability to be dual purpose; it is no wonder why they are so popular with homesteaders. Barred Rocks are a variation of Plymouth Rocks, and their name is often used interchangeably. Barred Rock Chicken Breed History BarredContinue reading “Plymouth Barred Rock Chicken Breed”

Silkie Chickens (AKA Silkies) are best known for their unique appearance and docile temperament. For these reasons and much more Silkies can be found in backyards all around the world. Silkie Chicken Breed History Silkie Chickens originated in Asia, most likely China, Japan, and possibly even India. The exact origin of this breed is unknownContinue reading “Silkie Chicken Breed”

Eggs, Eggs, and more Eggs Starting January 1, 2025; we are selling eggs. This is the first year that I have not offered eggs for free for at least part of the year. Please bring your own cartons if you can. These will NOT hatch. Eggs are not washed but they have been frigerated. IContinue reading “Fresh Eggs – $3.00 Dozen (Jan. 2025)”

SOLD OUT AS OF 1-10-2025 of barred rocks but I still have the 8 below. Barred Rock Pullets. $5.00 each. I now have 5 pullets left and 3 roosters. Born November 4-5, 2024 so they are 2 months old. $25 for all 6–must go together. Picture above is an internet picture because their pictures areContinue reading “Barred Rock Pullets (Jan. 2025)”

Seeds SOLD OUT FOR 2025 All seeds are $1.00 per package-will increase to $2.00 per package in January 2026 Heirloom non-GMO seeds. Guaranteed for 1 year. I no longer sell plants. My contract with the seed company states that I cannot sell them online. Therefore, just like chickens, I do not ship seeds or plants.Continue reading “Seeds 2025”

We have free eggs if anyone is interested. We will most likely discontinue this in January 2025 as feed is high Please send us a message for the address

Once again, we are giving away our eggs for free.

October 23, 2024 What’s left of our baby chickens. They were one week old yesterday and today. I have several breeds available. $5 each.

POSSIBLY OUR LAST SET OF THE YEAR On October 15-16th, we had: Black Star (autosexed breed) – 5 pulletsRhode Island Red- 5Black Australorp- 15Buff Orpington- 8Easter Egger- 8Cochin Banties- 2Around 10 of a few other breeds but only a few of each–A few each of some rare breeds As of today 10-21-2024; we have left:Continue reading “Baby Chickens Update”

October 2024: Little Rock Preservation Center–CLOSED FOR WINTER. We are a small 1-2 person hatchery and seed business. We hatch on a very small scale for ourselves and for the local community. We have a goal of saving rare poultry/seeds. We do not hatch past September See you next year! I will not hatch anythingContinue reading “October 2024”

Our juvenile birds roaming together. We don’t separate them usually until they are old enough to breed. October 2024 End of 2024 to January 2025 End of 2024 and 2025

Poultry that we breed 2024/2025 Barred Rock Barred Rock chickens are a heritage breed developed in New England. They are one of America’s oldest breeds. They are used mainly for egg production and lay around 250 brown eggs per year. These will most likely go broody and are great mothers. LIGHT BRAHMA Most hatchery Light Brahma’sContinue reading “Poultry 2024”

Group of chicken on a farmyard in a village located in Mazowieckie Province of Poland Not long ago, most farms and households in the United States played host to at least a small flock of chickens. Chores such as collecting eggs and butchering birds were a part of daily life for all but the mostContinue reading “Backyard Heritage Chicken Breeds”

There are so many reasons to save seeds. You can save them to make sure you have the selection you want or to preserve a family heirloom. You might be inspired to save seeds as a budget measure, saving seeds and saving money at the same time. Working with a variety to select characteristics youContinue reading “Why You Should Save Seeds”

A strong dual purpose chicken, the Black Australorp is a fun heritage breed chicken to raise (and to say!). A good choice for both egg laying and meat production, this heritage poulty breed chicken traces its heritage to the Orpington, bred in the village of the same name in Kent by William Cook in theContinue reading “Black Australorp Chickens: Heritage Poultry Breeds”

Your flock could be the best source of meat, eggs, and homemade fertilizer for plants. by Adobestock/trongnguyen What are the benefits of raising chickens? In a word, poop! Learn how to put chicken manure as fertilizer to use in your garden.  Fresh, nutritious eggs and homegrown roast chicken dinners are reason enough to raise yourContinue reading “Benefits of Raising Chickens”

There are four main ways you can obtain chicks: from a mail-order hatchery (almost year-round), from a local farm store (mostly in spring), by placing fertile eggs in an incubator (anytime), or by placing fertile eggs under a hen that has “gone broody” (usually in spring). If you decide to order by mail, you canContinue reading “Raise Your Best Flock Using Broody Hens”