Did you know that the Java chicken is the second oldest chicken breed? Javas are an old heritage breed developed in the United States in the early 1800s but originated from the Java Islands before then. Unfortunately, the breed is not well documented. According to the Livestock Conservancy, they are listed as critical, making them […]
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Sometimes, it’s fun to venture outside the common barnyard breeds, don’t you think? This is why we’re covering some of our favorite exotic chicken breeds here in the United States. Each of these breeds hails from foreign lands, many of which are unique, rare, or culturally important. If you want to add new breeds to […]
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Have you ever seen a Blue Isbar Chicken and wondered what that breed is all about? It’s already unique to see a chicken with blue shades in its feathers. But with this chicken breed, it’s even more fascinating to know that they lay blue eggs! The Blue Isbar chicken, also known as Silverudd’s Blue, is […]
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Have you ever heard about the Deathlayer chicken? Its sinister name might put some people off, but contrary to it, this ultra-rare breed with over 400 years of history is pure eye candy. With its shimmering gold hackle, pretty comb, and solid black eyes, this breed can surely steal your heart. However, despite its striking […]
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Bielefelder Kennhuhn or Bielefelders, pronounced “bee-lay-felders,” are a beautiful heritage chicken breed that is easy to sex as newly hatched chicks. They lay lots of eggs, are good meat producers, and are ideal for new chicken keepers. The roosters are known for being protective of their flock and still pleasant to their owners and small children. […]
With its gorgeous black and white mottled pattern, calm disposition, stylish look, and table bird quality, the Houdan chicken has all it takes to get the spotlight in the poultry world. Yet, despite all its fantastic qualities, this majestic breed is often overlooked and is now on the brink of extinction. Others only see this […]
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If you’re looking for a colorful and friendly breed to add to your backyard flock, Lakenvelder chickens are an excellent choice. Not only do they add a beautiful aesthetic to any flock, but they also lay a respectable number of eggs and provide some companionship as well. With its fascinating history and striking appearance, the […]
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The Dong Tao chicken, or Vietnamese Dragon chicken, is an incredibly rare and highly valuable breed best known for its strange appearance and specialty meat. These mild-mannered birds have thick, heavy, and scaly legs. They may have typical single combs with standard-sized waddles — or these features may also be thick and scaly, too. If […]
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Are you looking for the perfect brown chicken breeds to join your backyard flock? Brown chickens come in a stunning variety of shades and patterns. These breeds are excellent dual-purpose chickens with high egg-laying production and quality meat. In this article, we have compiled 10 of the best and most popular brown chicken breeds to […]
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Are you looking to add an Australian spotted duck to your waterfowl flock? This is a rare breed with an appearance almost similar to its ancestor, the iconic Mallard duck. But is it worth adding to your flock? In this guide to the Australian spotted duck, we’ll discuss: the original and history of these spotted […]