Chicken

One of the most beautiful chicken breeds that are also entertaining to watch is the silkie breed. This beautiful bird is soft to the touch and easy to care for. …

The Lakenvelder chicken is quite interesting. If you love active chickens, this is just the right breed for you.  What is the history of the breed? Why is the Lakenvelder …

The Plymouth Rock is among the most popular chicken breeds in America and for good reason. From an easygoing demeanor to prolific egg and meat production, Plymouth Rocks are great …

Looks can be deceiving, but what you see is what you get with the Polish chicken breed. The chickens are eye candy with sweet and gentle personalities to match.  Luckily, …

With their flashy appearance and lively temperament, Hamburg chickens are a joy to keep and a true pleasure to watch.  Whether you’re an experienced chicken farmer looking for a flashy …

Chickens sport many colors! Some have colorful, bright plumage while others possess dull feathers with red wattles and skin-toned legs. But have you ever come across chickens that are just …

Black chicken breeds are making a resurgence in backyard coops and homesteads around the world—and for good reason. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, they also have a certain resilience …

People who want to raise chickens should research which breeds of chickens are best suited for the local climate. If you buy chickens based on how they look or how …

The breed of chickens you raise may depend on where you live and the local climate. Certain breeds of chickens will do better in hotter weather, and others will thrive …

People tell us stories all the time about how they thought they were raising hens, but some of their birds ended up being roosters. When roosters mature, they can become …