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 ...
About Campine Chickens: Petite and Fun Barnyard Pets
Campine chickens are small, active birds originating from Belgium with a whole lot of pep in their step. These birds are kept mainly for egg production and exhibition and are not an ideal choice for ...
About Fayoumi Chickens: Backyard Egyptian Birds
Last week my Egyptian Fayoumi hen fell prey to the neighbor’s dogs that have formed a pack and started tormenting my flock. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that chicken because of her unique ...
About Turken Naked Neck Chickens: Is it a Turkey or a Chicken?
Here is an odd bird, and chances are you’ve never seen another breed quite like it. Some people even think that Turken Naked Necks are an actual cross between a turkey and a chicken. The name ...
About Sebright Chickens: Dainty but Stunning Bantams
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 ...