Rosecomb Bantam Chickens are small and perky and a fun bird to have around, valued most for their exhibition and ornamental uses. Named for their size and unique comb shape, this is one of the ...
About Russian Orloff Chickens: The Cold Hardy, Endangered Bird
Here is a rather unique and beautiful bird that you may have never heard of! The Russian Orloff used to be a critically endangered breed, according to the Livestock Conservancy. ...
Broody Hens: Causes, Breeds, and How to Take Care of Them
Broody hens can be viewed as a burden or the greatest asset to your chicken flock, depending on your outlook and goals. A broody hen is a chicken that wants to sit and hatch a clutch of eggs. If you ...
About Sumatra Chickens: An Exotic Exhibition Bird
Sumatra Chickens were primarily cultivated and shaped by the jungle islands just off Indonesia. These birds are eye catchers and head turners with very active and independent personalities. While the ...
About Ancona Chickens: Mediterranean, Barnyard Beauties
I don’t know about you guys, but I have a thing for mottled chickens. I swore I’d never have bantams and then I fell in love with Mottled Cochin bantams and got two. When I saw an Ancona Chicken, ...
10 Tips for Taming Chicks so They Become Friendly and Social Chickens
Do your chickens run to greet you and stand still so you can pick them up for a snuggle? Do they curl up in your lap and purr like a cat while you pet them? If yes, then you've got pet chickens. If ...
About Delaware Chickens: No-nonsense, Dual Purpose Heritage Birds
For the farmer interested in a good bird with no frills, these simple but beautiful chickens are a great, no-nonsense breed. Delaware chickens were once a leading breed for the meat industry. The ...
About Red and Black Sex-Link Chickens: The Hybrid Taking Over Flocks Everywhere
Red and black sex-link chickens are some of the most popular hybrid chickens around and seem to be rapidly finding their homes in many chicken coops. Well known for their quick growth and high ...
About White Faced Black Spanish Chickens: The Farm Clowns
If you’ve never seen one of these interesting chickens, they certainly might take you by surprise! White Faced Black Spanish chickens have gained the reputation of looking like a clown for a good ...