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Aug 11
48m 37s

The Book of the Hamburgs, by L. Frank Ba...

SHARON HANDY
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Let’s roost into relaxation with this rather charming guide to the Hamburg chicken from an author better known for wizards and wicked witches. This time, speculations on the origins of the Hamburg breed and characteristics of the beautiful Black Hamburg. So fancy!

 

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