Choosing the right chicken for a brand-new flock or to add to an established one is quite a task. Not only is a person spoilt for choice in the many different breeds, but the breed has to fit into your environment. This is not only the garden and … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds for the Colder Climates
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10 Chicken Breeds that Make the Best Starter Chickens for the First Time Poultry Keeper
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds that Make the Best Starter Chickens for the First Time Poultry Keeper
10 Chicken Breeds that have White Plumage
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds that have White Plumage
10 Chicken Breeds that have Glossy Black 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 … [Read more...] about 10 Chicken Breeds that have Glossy Black Plumage
Top 10 Bantam Chicken Breeds for Beginners
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 … [Read more...] about Top 10 Bantam Chicken Breeds for Beginners
Orloff Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
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 … [Read more...] about Orloff Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Bearded D’Anvers Bantam 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 … [Read more...] about Bearded D’Anvers Bantam Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
La Fleche 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 … [Read more...] about La Fleche Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Ancona 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 … [Read more...] about Ancona Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Easter Egger Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Easter Egger is not actually a breed but a hybrid bird that does not conform to any of the American Poultry Associations standards. It has, however, been bred to be and exceptionally good egg layer. This beautifully unique bird lays eggs of … [Read more...] about Easter Egger Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know