The Australorp is a fairly recent arrival on the chicken scene. Still, it has made a huge impression on chicken keepers and the poultry industry the world over in its relatively short history. The name is a contraction of Australian black Orpington. Several different names called the breed before Australorp was settled upon. Since Australians […]
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Do you remember Foghorn Leghorn? He was the cartoon rooster loved by thousands of kids who watched Looney Tunes on TV. He is probably the best-known Leghorn chicken in the world! Originally, these beautiful birds were called Italians, but this was changed over the years to Leghorns. This article will explain Leghorn’s history, temperament, and […]
Also known as the Sapphire Blue Plymouth Rock or Blue Plymouth Rock, the Sapphire Gem is all the rage for novelty and specialty chicken fanciers. Scouring the internet for information on this rare variety will most likely lead you down a dead-end road or to the local jewelers’ websites. There is conflicting information on this […]
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The Rhode Island Red is probably one of the most successful chicken breeds in the world! It has spread from its homeland to all corners of the globe and is thriving even in the face of the modern industrial hens and intensive farming practices. Rhode Island Red: Why is It So Popular? You see them […]
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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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