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Poultry Types

Today we’re taking a look at Poultry Types! Do you want eggs, meat, pest control, protection, entertainment or... the list goes on! In this episode, we provide breed facts to illustrate the differences between dual-purpose, meat and egg breeds for chicken, duck, turkey, goose and guinea poultry types. We also share our personal experience as well as comments from our followers to help in choosing the right breed for you!

In this episode you'll: 

  • Listen To Breed Examples For Each Poultry Type
  • Her Kendra + Jeff's Personal Experiences
  • Catch Our Followers Favorites
  • Learn How To Choose Your Breed by Characteristics

It's important to know that the breeds used to illustrate the poultry type differences in this episode are for illustrative purposes. There are various other breeds that fit these categories as well. 


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