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Different coloured chicken eggs and speckled eggs

Different Coloured Eggs and the Breeds That Lay Them

September 04, 2020

Breeds Eggs Kids Corner

It’s a very common practice among backyard chicken keepers to keep LOTS of egg-exquisitely different breeds! Why? Chicken keeping is quite addictive and once bitten...

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silver-laced-wyandotte

Wyandottes: A Comprehensive Guide

September 02, 2020

Breeds

Wyandottes are splendid birds that come in an endless variety of colours. This American bred bird is incredibly popular all over the world - not...

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Black australorp chicken in backyard

Australorps: A Comprehensive Guide

September 01, 2020

Breeds Chickens for Sale

Australorps are a favourite in Australian backyards - and there’s plenty of good reasons why they are so popular. Lots of delicious eggs, a beautiful,...

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Black Jersey giant rooster

Breed Profile: Jersey Giant

September 01, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Jersey Giant John and Thomas Black created the Jersey Giant; with the intent of replacing the turkey, the kind of poultry used primarily for meat...

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silkie bantam chickens are a popular pet for their gorgeous appearance and friendly personality

Silkies: A Comprehensive Guide

September 01, 2020

Bantam Breeds

Update: A special thanks to the team over at Silkie Chicken Experts who helped us write this article. If you love silkies, go check them...

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Sussex rooster on perch

5 Reasons to Love Sussex Chickens

September 01, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Sussex chickens are a brilliant addition to any backyard chicken coop looking for a chook with grace, a friendly nature and a little grit. Their...

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araucana-hen

5 Reasons To Love Araucana Chickens

September 01, 2020

Breeds Chicken Behavior Most Popular

Araucanas are eye-catching chickens that always leave an impression in or outside the coop. These uniquely feathered blue egg laying beauties sure know how to...

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backyard ducks and chickens foraging

The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Poultry

July 22, 2020

Breeds Eggs Other Poultry

Chickens Temperament Every chicken is different and every breed has their strengths, but overall chickens are usually curious, affectionate and funny feathered characters to keep...

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Bantam chickens foraging in backyard

Top 5 Best Bantam Chickens For Egg Laying

July 21, 2020

Bantam Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Eggs

Whether you are a chicken know it all or more of a novice, you may have heard of brilliant bantam chickens. If not, let me...

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Two brown chickens leaving their coop for the snow

Tough Chicks: Hardy Breeds for Harsh Climates

July 21, 2020

Breeds

The climate in Australia can be fairly unpredictable - at best! One day it’ll be scorching hot, the next it will be bucketing down rain,...

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Black Australorp chicken profile

Breed Profile: Australorp

July 21, 2020

Breeds

Australorp Australorps are known as the Australian Orpington. They are renowned for being calm, friendly and very good layers. The feathers of an Australian Orpington...

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Fluffy silkie chicken head

Breed Profile: Silkie

July 21, 2020

Breeds

The Silkie of all the ornamental breeds is notably the most beloved and popular. Entertaining to watch, soft to hold and easy to handle the...

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Polish backyard chicken breed

Breed Profile: Polish

July 21, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Polish chickens are bred primarily as a show bird, but were originally productive egg layers. Accordingly, Polish rarely go broody and are noted for their...

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isa brown chicken free ranging in backyard

All About Isa Brown Chickens

July 21, 2020

Breeds

If you would like an all- around great chicken that lays LOTS of great big brown eggs, then look around for ISA Brown Chickens for...

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Chicken eggs in nest

The Top 8 Best Laying Hens For Backyard Chickens

July 21, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101 Eggs

One of the most popular questions first time chicken owners ask is, “which breed of chooks are the best laying hens?” Some first time owners...

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Barred Plymouth Rock chicken profile

Breed Profile: Barred Plymouth Rock

July 21, 2020

Breeds

The Plymouth Rock, often called simply Rocks or Barred Rocks (after their most popular colour), is a chicken breed that originated in the United States....

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Isa Brown chicken profile

Breed Profile: ISA Brown

July 21, 2020

Breeds

ISA Brown If you would like an all around great chicken that lays LOTS of great big brown eggs, then look for ISA Brown Chickens! They...

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New Hampshire Red chicken

Breed Profile: New Hampshire

July 18, 2020

Breeds

The New Hampshire, named after its place of origin, New Hampshire State in the New England region of USA is a dual purpose, family friendly...

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Rhode Island Red chicken

Breed Profile: Rhode Island Red

July 18, 2020

Breeds

Rhode Island Reds are the most well rounded chicken of all the backyard flocks! Chances are if you don’t know which chicken is best for...

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Welsummer chicken and chicks in backyard

Breed Profile: Welsummer

July 18, 2020

Breeds

The Welsummer is a large active bird, which is known for it’s unique colouring of its eggs. Originating for the small town of Welsum in...

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Leghorn chicken in backyard

Breed Profile: Leghorn

July 18, 2020

Breeds

Leghorn This chicken originates from The Port of Leghorn in Italy and arrived in Britain in the late 1800s in the white form followed by...

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Buff orpington chicken

Breed Profile: Orpington

July 18, 2020

Breeds

Orpington The ‘Black Orpington’ was originally created through crossing the Minocra, Plymouth Rocks and Langshans breeds to create a hybrid chicken breed that was both...

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Black Chicken Breeds

Black Chicken Breeds

July 18, 2020

Breeds

Beautiful Black Chicken Breeds To Add Some Style To Your Backyard! Coco Chanel - fashion genius - famously remarked that every fashion conscious woman simply...

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Light Sussex chicken drinking from water trough

Breed Profile: Sussex

July 18, 2020

Breeds

Sussex The Sussex chickens are a multi-purpose chicken; well established as good layers and they lay even in the coldest whether, they are also fat...

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barnevelder chicken breed

Pretty Plumage - The 5 Most Beautiful Chicken Breeds

July 18, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Some people only expect eggs from their chookies. And that’s a shame! Because these gorgeous girls can be so much more! Next time you’re bored,...

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Frizzle chicken in backyard

Breed Profile: Frizzle

July 18, 2020

Breeds

Frizzle Frizzles are a docile, gentle and quiet chicken breed. Frizzle chickens have unique feathers that curl outwards instead of lying flat. Frizzles are mainly...

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australorp chicken breed features

Australorp - The Best Backyard Chicken Breed

July 18, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101 Chickens for Sale Feature

The most common question asked of us by intrepid chicken keepers has to be ‘Which chicken breed should I choose?’ Sometimes the answer depends on...

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Wyandotte chicken

5 Reasons to Love Wyandotte Chickens

July 18, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Wyandotte chickens are bold, beautiful and brassy birds both inside and out. The Wyandotte breed was first established in 1883 in North America. Having admired...

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Cochin chicken rooster in snow

Breed Profile: Cochin

July 18, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Cochin This chicken was originally bred in China and later exported to Britain and America in the mid 19th century. As a very distinctive breed...

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three bantam chickens on roosting perch

Bantam Chicken Breeds - Great for Beginner Keepers!

July 18, 2020

Bantam Breeds Chickens 101

Bantam chicken breeds are a great choice for beginner chicken keepers. They cost less to keep, are easier to handle, take up less space and...

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