Category Archives: Breeds

Lemon Deathlayer chicken is a rare breed from Gold Deathlayer chicken. Few hatcheries get the Lemon Deathlayer when they hatch the fertile eggs of Gold Deathlayer. Other have shared their experience of getting the silver color in them after which makes it so attractive to sight. History The Deathlay chicken is a rare heritage breed […]

What is so special about the blue breasted brown leghorn chicken? Here is what we gathered from source about the brown leghorn chickens with blue breast. A couple chicken keepers made a post of this new discovery of blue breasted brown leghorn chickens. For them they know they purchased a normal brown leghorn chicken from […]

The Potch Koekoek chicken (often just called “Potch Koekoek” or “Koek”) is a unique chicken breed developed in South Africa in the 1960s. These handsome grey-and-white birds are well-suited to local conditions and make great meat and egg producers. Origins of Potch Koekoek Chicken In the 1960s, a breeder named Chris Marais began experimenting at […]

If you’re a first-time or busy chicken owner looking for a pet breed that’s fun yet easygoing, fabulous Mystic Onyx chickens are perfect! Unlike hyper kittens or dogs needing constant playtime and watching, Onyx hens happily entertain themselves. Mystic Onyx chickens love gentle time with their owners but are also peaceful and content playing solo […]

Have you ever seen a chicken with glittery black and green feathers that shine brightly in the sunlight? That brilliant bird is called the Mystic Onyx chicken. I’ve raised many types of chickens, but none are as beautiful and easy to care for as these Onyx beauties. Keep reading to learn about where these mystical […]

Seramas chickens are a type of bantam chickens that came from Malaysia. They are the smallest breed of chicken in the world. They weigh less than 500 grams or 1.1 pounds and stand only 15–25 centimeters (6–10 inches) tall. Serama chickens are different from other chickens because they are small. This is because they have […]

Characteristics of Crested Duck Created Duck Image of Created Duck The Crested is a type of duck that is kept as a pet. Most likely, Dutch ships brought it from the East Indies to Europe. It looks the way it does because it has two copies of a gene mutation that makes the skull deformed.Characteristics […]

Bantams Chicken Bantams Chicken Image of Bantams Chicken The Bantams Chicken is a small breed of chicken known for laying small size and tasty eggs. Bantams Chicken are excellent breeds for backyard chicken farming.Characteristics of Bantams ChickenPurpose: EggMaximum Egg production: 110 AnnuallyEgg size: SmallTemperament: CalmRecognized variety: Dark, WhiteEgg color: Brown Raising Serama Chickens 101: Tips […]

Brahma Chicken Brahma Chicken Image of Brahma Chicken The Brahma Chicken is an American chicken breed. Brahma Chicken is nicknamed the king of poultry due to its huge size. The chicken breed is raised for both egg and meat.Characteristics of Brahma ChickenPurpose: Dual purpose (Egg, Meat)Maximum Egg production: 150 AnnuallyEgg size: LargeTemperament: CalmRecognized variety: Dark, […]

Orpington Chicken Orpington Chicken Image of Orpington Chicken The Orpington Chicken is a British breed raised for both egg and meat. This breed can also be used in show performances.Characteristics of Orpington ChickenPurpose: Dual purpose (Egg, Meat)Maximum Egg production: 160 AnnuallyEgg size: LargeTemperament: CalmRecognized variety: Black, Blue, WhiteEgg color: Brown

Marans Chicken Marans Chicken Image of Marans Chicken The Marans chicken also known as Poule de Marans in French is a French breed dual-purpose breed, reared both for meat and for its dark brown eggs.Characteristics of Marans ChickenPurpose: Dual purpose (Egg, Meat)Maximum Egg production: 150 AnnuallyEgg size: LargeTemperament: DocileRecognized variety: Black, Black copperEgg color: Dark […]

Plymouth Rock Chicken Plymouth Rock Chicken Image of Plymouth Rock Chicken The Plymouth Rock is an American breed of domestic chicken. It is a dual-purpose chicken, raised both for its meat and for its brown eggs.Characteristics of Plymouth RockPurpose: Dual purpose (Egg, Meat)Maximum Egg production: 210 AnnuallyEgg size: LargeTemperament: CalmRecognized variety: White, BlackEgg color: Brown

Leghorn chicken characteristics Leghorn chicken Image of Leghorn chicken The Leghorn, also known as the Livorno or Livornese, is a breed of chicken that originated in Tuscany, Italy.Characteristics of Leghorn chickenPurpose: Egg productionMaximum Egg production: 280 AnnuallyEgg size: LargeTemperament: NervousRecognized variety: WhiteEgg color: White

About Sussex Chicken Breed Sussex chicken Image of Sussex chicken The Sussex chicken is a British breed of dual-purpose chicken, reared for its meat and eggs.Characteristics of Sussex chickenPurpose: Dual purpose (Egg, Meat)Maximum Egg production: 250 AnnuallyEgg size: LargeTemperament: DocileRecognized variety: White, Silver, and Red (rare)Egg color: Brown

Rhode Island Red Characteristics Rhode Island Red Image of Rhode Island Red The Rhode Island Red is an American breed of domestic chicken. It is the state bird of Rhode Island. Cross-breeding Malay developed it with brown Leghorn birds from Italy.Characteristics of Rhode Island RedPurpose: Dual purpose (Egg, Meat)Maximum Egg production: 260 AnnuallyEgg size: Extra […]