Chicken

The Bantam Breed of chicken is usually the smallest breed of chicken. They can be really fun to breed and or keep as pets. Some even lay a lot of tiny to very small Bantam sized eggs that can sometimes be used as a delicacy. 1. Silkie The Silkie is a Bantam that is usually in a class of … [Read more...] about 10 of the Smallest Chicken Breeds

Choosing a chicken even for a seasoned chicken keeper can be a daunting task as you are quite spoilt for choice. If you have started the process and are now serious about starting your first flock, we have put together a list of ten of the best chicken breeds that make a good starter … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds that Make the Best Starter Chickens for the First Time Poultry Keeper

When we think of chickens we usually think of them much like that of the chicken on the Kellogg’s cornflakes box. The chicken represented on there is actually a breed known as the Welsummer. They are a splash of mixed color and very beautiful. This article we look at breeds that sport pure white … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds that have White Plumage

With the many color variations and patterns in the different chicken breeds, it can be quite difficult to choose. Some breeds have over ten or twelve different color and or color combinations and patterns. In this article, we look at 10 of my most favorite all black feathered breeds of … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds that have Glossy Black Plumage

Keeping chickens is a good way to get good organic eggs, meat and fertilizer. They even make great pets, some are really tasty, and others make really good pets. Most chicken fanciers though tend to end up collecting Bantam Chickens which are a much smaller version of the bigger … [Read more...] about Top 10 Bantam Chicken Breeds for Beginners

The Orloff is a calm, gentle and friendly dual-purpose chicken. It is easy to handle, does not require much to upkeep and is one of the most wonderful chicken breeds around. As they are quite rare, especially in the USA, these lovely birds are in need of breeders to promote them and keep them … [Read more...] about Orloff Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Bearded D’Anvers Bantam do not have a standard size chicken variety and are true Bantams that have been around since the early to mid-1600’s. These little chickens lay a lot of small white eggs and make great ornamental or show birds. They originate from Belgium and although the rooster … [Read more...] about Bearded D’Anvers Bantam Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know

Due to their unique comb that looks like two vertical spikes that look like horns, it is known as the devil chicken. This chicken once famous for its finest quality meat said to be of remarkable taste is now on the verge of extinction. Thanks to the hard work of various hobby farmers they are … [Read more...] about La Fleche Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know

This bird is named after the city Ancona which is the capital of Marche in Italy. Originally bred for eggs this bird is quite popular in the United Kingdome and America. This bird is mostly black and mottled with one feather in every three ending in a V-shaped white marking at the tip. These … [Read more...] about Ancona Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know