Jersey Giant Chicken Quick Facts Known for: among the heaviest of all chicken breeds, calm demeanor even in roosters, and a good dual-purpose meat and egg chicken Temperament: a docile, mellow bird that is friendly to chickens and humans alike Eggs: 150-200 large brown eggs each year Meat: excellent—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 13 […]
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Sapphire Gem Chickens – Blue Chickens that Lay 300 Eggs/ Year
Sapphire Gem Chicken Quick Facts Known for: greyish/blue and lavender-colored chickens that are excellent layers of big brown eggs, and can be easily sexed at birth Temperament: hardy, vibrant, fast-growing, friendly, sociable, and kind to other chickens Eggs: 300 large brown eggs each year Meat: good—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 6 lb males and […]
Wyandotte Chicken – World’s Most Beautiful Chicken
Wyandotte Chicken Quick Facts Known for: one of the most beautiful breeds of chicken with unique lacing in its feathers, they are good dual-purpose birds that are excellent for families and those in a neighborhood or urban settings Temperament: reserved, calm, docile, a bit aloof, easy-going, gentle, has a tendency to dominate other birds Eggs: […]
Ameraucana Chicken – Is Your Blue Egg Layer Pure-bred?
Ameraucana Chicken Quick Facts Known for: their beautiful light blue eggs, winter hardiness, hawk-like appearance, and good predator evasion Temperament: friendly, docile, calm, not very cuddly, flighty, good forager Eggs: 150 large blue eggs each year Meat: poor—reaches maturity at 22 weeks with 7 lb males and 4 lb females Climate: good heat and cold […]
Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens – A Perfect Choice for Backyard Farms
Plymouth Rock Chickens (also known as Barred Rock) Quick Facts Known for: the all-time favorite dual-purpose breed of chicken in America, reliable and prolific egg-layer, even through winter, and makes a great meat bird Temperament: friendly, docile, handles confinement well Eggs: 200 medium brown eggs each year Meat: excellent—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 9.5 […]
Black Chickens – 19 Black Chicken Breeds and How to Choose the Best One for You
Introduction Some black chickens have black feathers, others have black skin and beaks, and some special breeds have black bones, skin, muscles, and even a black heart. In Asia, black chicken meat and stew is thought of as a delicacy with medicinal properties. The black chicken was introduced from Asia to Europe and Africa through […]
Brahma Chicken – The Gentle Giant’s Coop Requirements
Brahma Chicken Quick Facts Known for: the gentle giant, dual-purpose meat/egg layer, and good for families and beginners Temperament: friendly, docile, handles confinement well Eggs: 150 large light brown eggs each year Meat: excellent—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 12 lb males and 9.5 lb females Climate: good heat tolerance and excellent cold tolerance, will […]
Polish Chicken – 3 Must Do Special Care Tips
Polish Chicken Quick Facts Known for: puffy feather crest on top of their heads, and a very cuddly but anxious and timid personality, entertaining to watch Temperament: anxious and loving, easily picked on by other breeds Eggs: 200 medium white eggs each year Meat: poor—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 6 lb males and 4.5 […]
Silkie Chicken – 4 Must Do Special Care Tips
Silkie Chicken Quick Facts Known for: puffy hair-like feathers, being excellent mothers, and very friendly personalities Temperament: very friendly Eggs: 100 small cream-colored eggs each year Meat: poor—reaches maturity at 19 weeks with 2.5lb males and 2lb females Climate: Excellent cold tolerance and good heat tolerance Broodiness: perhaps the most broody of any chicken breed […]
Rhode Island Red – Pros and Cons
Rhode Island Red Quick Facts Known for: high egg production Temperament: very friendly Eggs: 200-300 large light brown eggs each year Meat: good meat production—reaches maturity at 19 weeks with 8.5lb males and 6.5lb females Climate: Excellent cold tolerance and good heat tolerance Broodiness: not very likely to sit on eggs Rhode Island Red Overview […]