Ancona Chickens: A Speckled Italian Beauty
Ancona chickens originated in Ancona, Italy, and are beautiful black birds with mottled white tipped feathers. They are good layers of white eggs and are …
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Lavender Orpington: All About This Beautiful Chicken Breed
The Orpington chicken has been around since the late 1800s, but the Lavender Orpington is a far newer type of this much-loved hen, first appearing …
The Barnevelder Chicken: Striking Double Laced Feathers and a Friendly Nature
The Barnevelder chicken is a dual-purpose, winter egg-laying breed originating from the Netherlands. It features hens with beautiful double-laced feather patterns that lay brown eggs …
Salmon Faverolles Chickens: French Beauties Oh la la!
Salmon Faverolles chickens are a threatened heritage breed that originated in France. Their friendly, docile temperaments and good looks make them popular with backyard chicken …
Silkie Chicken: The Ultimate Guide
Are you looking for a different kind of backyard chicken to join your flock? Or maybe you are just starting, and you want a sweet-natured …