Sebright chickens are a huge eyecatcher that comes in a tiny package. Each dainty feather is beautifully laced with intricate perfection. Sebrights are purely an ornamental breed and not commonly used ...
How to Keep Hawks Away and Protect Your Chickens
My Great Pyrenees puppy erupted into excited barking. My chickens started to sound the alarm in unison. Then, a strangled squawk echoed across our holler. Without even stopping for shoes, I raced ...
About Sultan Chickens: Adorably Comical and Wacky Birds
Are you looking for a bird that will stand out in a crowd? Sultans are certainly a great breed to fit this bill. Adorned by long and flowy feathers on their tail as well as legs and feet, Sultans have ...
About Araucana Chickens: Rumpless, Blue Egg Layers
Araucana chickens are rather fun and fascinating birds with several funny little quirks you won’t find in many other chicken breeds. First of all, Araucanas lay blue eggs, a gorgeous surprise in ...
About Yokohama Chickens: Lawn Ornaments for the Adventurous Farmer
Yokohama chickens are probably unlike any other chicken you’ve ever raised before! These exotic birds were originally bred for exhibition and this is still their main purpose today. One of the ...
About Rhode Island Red Chickens: One of the Most Popular Breeds
If you’ve been around chickens for very long, chances are you’ve heard of Rhode Island Reds. These birds are a breed from Rhode Island and are incredibly popular in the chicken keeping industry. ...
About Australorp Chickens: Excellent Egg Layers and Barnyard Pets
Australorp chickens were one of the first chicken breeds I ever raised and to date, they are still one of my favorites. Their exceptional egg production qualities paired with companionable and ...
About Sicilian Buttercup Chickens: Beautiful Birds Sporting a Crown
Say hello to the Sicilian Buttercup! Looking rather tall and majestic, you won’t find another chicken that looks quite like these birds. In addition to their gorgeous black spangles on top of gold ...
About Jersey Giant Chickens: One of the Best Dual Purpose Birds Around
Meet the Jersey Giant! This humongous bird is certainly not fit for someone with a tiny backyard. However, a chicken keeper with a large space will enjoy the amazing benefits of these huge ...