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 […]
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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 […]
How to Take Care of Chickens—The Complete Guide + 9 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
Contents and Quick Navigation: What to Consider Before Getting Chickens: Is it Even Legal to Raise Chickens in Your City? What Will the Neighbors Think of Your Flock? Are you Prepared for One of Your Chickens to Die a Horrible Death? Does the Family Dog Like Chicken for Dinner? How Much Time do you Need […]