Different Coloured Eggs and the Breeds That Lay Them
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...
Wyandottes: A Comprehensive Guide
Wyandottes are splendid birds that come in an endless variety of colours. This American bred bird is incredibly popular all over the world - not...
Australorps: A Comprehensive Guide
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,...
Breed Profile: Jersey Giant
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...
Silkies: A Comprehensive Guide
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...
5 Reasons to Love Sussex Chickens
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...
5 Reasons To Love Araucana Chickens
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...
The Ultimate Guide to Backyard 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...
Top 5 Best Bantam Chickens For Egg Laying
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...
Tough Chicks: Hardy Breeds for Harsh Climates
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,...
Breed Profile: Australorp
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...
Breed Profile: Silkie
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...
Breed Profile: Polish
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...
All About Isa Brown Chickens
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...
The Top 8 Best Laying Hens For Backyard Chickens
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...
Breed Profile: Barred Plymouth Rock
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....
Breed Profile: ISA Brown
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...
Breed Profile: New Hampshire
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...
Breed Profile: Rhode Island Red
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...
Breed Profile: Welsummer
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...
Breed Profile: Leghorn
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...
Breed Profile: Orpington
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...
Black Chicken Breeds
Beautiful Black Chicken Breeds To Add Some Style To Your Backyard! Coco Chanel - fashion genius - famously remarked that every fashion conscious woman simply...
Breed Profile: Sussex
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...
Pretty Plumage - The 5 Most Beautiful Chicken Breeds
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,...
Breed Profile: Frizzle
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...
Australorp - The Best Backyard Chicken Breed
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...
5 Reasons to Love Wyandotte Chickens
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...
Breed Profile: Cochin
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...
Bantam Chicken Breeds - Great for Beginner Keepers!
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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