{"title":"Conservation Breeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't already, pop over to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/livestockconservancy.org\/heritage-breeds\/conservation-priority-list\/\"\u003eLivestock conservation priority list\u003c\/a\u003e and see what breed(s) would make a good fit for you in your preservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excerpt from the livestock conservancy website, modified to reflect poultry only:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(72, 4, 175);\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003endangered Categories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-123\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(72, 4, 175);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor poultry, fewer than 500 birds in the U.S., with five or fewer primary breeding flocks (50 birds or more), and an estimated global population less than 1,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(72, 4, 175);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThreatened\u003c\/strong\u003e: For poultry, fewer than 1,000 breeding birds in the U.S., with seven or fewer primary breeding flocks, and an estimated global population less than 5,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(72, 4, 175);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch\u003c\/strong\u003e: For poultry, fewer than 5,000 breeding birds in the U.S., with 10 or fewer primary breeding flocks, and an estimated global population less than 10,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(72, 4, 175);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecovering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Breeds once listed in another category, but have exceeded Watch category numbers and still need monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(72, 4, 175);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Breeds that require further research to learn whether their history, genetic integrity, global status, and U.S. numbers merit listing on the Conservation Priority List. This step is necessary to clearly target The Livestock Conservancy’s conservation efforts toward breeds that not only require conservation, but can also benefit from our conservation efforts. Breeds in this category are only listed online.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"delaware-straight-run-only","title":"Delaware - Straight run ONLY*","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelaware:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese birds are so inquisitive! They love hanging out and are always curious about what you're doing. A lot of times you'll find they like to hitch a ride on your shoulder or hang out on your lap. They are a beautiful white bird with black barring only on their neck, tail and wings. You'll surely fall in love with these birds. Extra males make a good table bird, weighing around 3.5 pounds processed at 5 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEgg production: 200±\u003cbr\u003eAvg. POL: 22-24\u003cbr\u003eEgg color: brown, pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*These are UNSEXED\/Straight run chicks - Males and females\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOU MUST READ AND AGREE TO SGP POLICY PAGE \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49879505502525,"sku":"","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/8708\/3581\/files\/Polish_20250206_165630956.jpg?v=1738883070"},{"product_id":"mottled-javas-unsexed","title":"Mottled Javas - Straight run ONLY*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMottled Javas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mottled Javas are a new breed I started working with in March of 2025. I'm very excited to help preserve this amazing heritage breed and share these sweet tempered birds with you all in the years to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI received my original breeding stock from Eternal Feathers in Georgia. Joel and I have become good friends in collaborating about these birds and sharing many other fun chicken storys with one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a brief summary on the mottled Javas please be sure to check out the livestock conservation website:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"livestock%20conservation%20website%20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Livestock conservation website \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/livestockconservancy.org\/java-chicken\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e______________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI truly love working with these Java, the males are friendly and well mannered. Both boys and girls will gladly eat from my hand. They tolerate confinement well, but just like any chicken will gladly forage when given the opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefinitely in my top three favorite breeds. I absolutely adore these guys!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*These are UNSEXED\/Straight run chicks - Males and females\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOU MUST READ AND AGREE TO SGP POLICY PAGE \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunshine Gardens Poultry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50404791419197,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/8708\/3581\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b4cda5f8-15db-4ec7-837c-25bc9cbbc501.jpg?v=1756832794"},{"product_id":"partridge-chantecler-straight-run-only","title":"Partridge Chantecler - Straight run ONLY","description":"\u003cp\u003ePartridge Chantecler! NEW! Available for 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cuties have been on my wish list for 2 1\/2 years! I'm so excited to announce their debut at the farm: hatched April 10th, 2026. I ordered hatching eggs from Melissa Hof out of Wyoming to start my own breeding program here at the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know, the Chantecler are on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/livestockconservancy.org\/heritage-breeds\/conservation-priority-list\/\"\u003eLivestock Conservation Priority List\u003c\/a\u003e? They are listed under the \"Watch\" category. What does this mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e: For poultry, fewer than 5,000 breeding birds in the U.S., with 10 or fewer primary breeding flocks, and an estimated global population less than 10,000.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAs I continue to work with these beautiful birds I will add more information regarding eggs production, temperament, carcass weights, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eI look forward to sharing these with you in 2027! Be sure to click that blue column on the right of your screen to be the first to know when they become available for preorder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunshine Gardens Poultry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51723475157309,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/8708\/3581\/files\/Polish_20260411_225015048.jpg?v=1779039300"},{"product_id":"new-hampshire-straight-run-only","title":"New Hampshire - Straight run ONLY","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Hampshire (NH):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know the NH are listed as \"Threatened\" on the livestock conservation priority list? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about them on the Livestock Conservancy's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/livestockconservancy.org\/new-hampshire-chicken\/\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI got my original stock from David Uribe in spring of 2026. 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