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Top 5 Rare Chicken Breeds

July 17, 2020

Breeds

Rare chicken breeds are a must-have for hardcore hobby breeders.  They look exotic, they’re few in number and can often mean a big pay day...

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Choosing Between Bantams Or Standard Chickens

Choosing Between Bantams Or Standard Chickens

July 17, 2020

Breeds

If you’re looking for the perfect pet then look no further! They’re small, soft, cute, love a cheeky cuddle, and also provide you with fresh...

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The Ultimate List of Backyard Chicken Breeds

July 17, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Whether you are a beginner chicken keeper or looking to add a new chicken breed to your backyard flock of chooks, there are so many...

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Frizzle chicken profile

5 Reasons to Love Frizzle Chickens

July 17, 2020

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

The dramatic and stunning Frizzle chicken is a curious looking chook with a warm temperament and a surprising amount of grit for someone so glamourous!...

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isa brown sex link chickens in backyard

What Are Sex Link Chickens?

July 17, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

The world of chicken breeds can be confusing for new chook keepers. There’s so many types, terms and breeds to keep track of. Frankly, it...

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Cochin chicken in grass

5 Reasons to Love Cochin Chickens

July 17, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

It might be hard for modern day chicken ladies and lads to believe, but there was a time when people weren’t as crazy for chickens...

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Pekin bantam chicken in backyard

5 Reasons to Love Pekin Bantam Chickens

July 17, 2020

Bantam Breeds Chickens 101

Pekin bantam chickens originate from the Imperial Summer Palace in Peking (now called Beijing) during the time of the Qing dynasty. When British and French...

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Cornish chicken in backyard

Breed Profile: Cornish Chicken

July 17, 2020

Breeds

The Cornish Chicken is known as the Indian Game in its native county of Cornwall in England, United Kingdom.  Cornish chickens, as well as crosses...

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How To Spot A Good Layer

July 17, 2020

Breeds Eggs

Although we keep chickens for a number of different reasons, one of the main incentives for having backyard chickens is the delicious fresh eggs they...

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Japanese bantam rooster chicken

Breed Profile: Japanese Bantam

July 17, 2020

Breeds

The Japanese Bantam, also known in many parts of the world as Chabo, is a breed of chicken originating in Japan. They are a true...

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The Best Chicken Breeds for Families

July 17, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101 Most Popular

Chickens aren't often the first animal that comes to mind when you think of family pets, but rest assured - they are as well suited...

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Naked Neck backyard chicken

Breed Profile: Naked Neck

July 17, 2020

Breeds

The Naked Neck is a breed of chicken that is naturally devoid of feathers on its neck and vent. The breed is also called the...

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Leghorn (White Leghorn): A Comprehensive Guide

July 17, 2020

Breeds

   Leghorns or ‘Leggerns’ as they are known as in the US, are a heritage breed that is incredibly popular around the globe. A productive...

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Mixed breed backyard chicken flock in mansion coop

Can I Keep More Than One Chicken Breed in my Flock?

July 16, 2020

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101

Keeping chickens is a wonderful adventure imprinted with a flap of activity, a medley of clucky conversations and an egg basket overflowing with fresh bounty....

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Pekin chicken rooster

Breed Profile: Pekin

July 16, 2020

Breeds

The Pekin chicken breed is known to be a true bantam chicken of Chinese origin. Pekins are short, mostly only every reaching 20-30cm tall. The...

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Large chicken egg compared to a small chicken egg

Size Does Matter: What Chicken Breeds Lay Large Eggs?

July 16, 2020

Breeds Eggs

If you’re an egg fanatic, we can almost bet that you love your eggs large and plentiful! So, if you’re thinking of keeping chickens as...

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Silkie chicken with fabulously fluffy feathers

Funky Flock Features

July 15, 2020

Breeds General Kids Corner

Feathered feet, five toes and beards- chicken breeds sure can have a lot of fascinating anatomy! It can often be overwhelming to try and keep...

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Welsummer: A Comprehensive Guide

July 15, 2020

Breeds

Welsummers are beautiful European birds, sought after for their dark brown eggs, as well as their lovely personality and temperament! Welsummers are a very popular...

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Pullets are halfway between full-grown chickens and baby chicks

What Is a Pullet?

July 15, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Have you been searching for birds to buy and come across the words ‘Pullets for sale’? A ‘pullet’ is a young hen that is under...

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Naked Neck backyard chicken

5 Reasons To Love Your Naked Neck Chickens

July 15, 2020

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

Most Chicken Ladies will never forget the first time they their lay eyes upon a distinctive, quirky and downright bizarre naked neck chicken. When animal...

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orpington chickens are fantastic layers and meat birds

Dual Purpose Chicken Breeds

July 15, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Dual purpose chicken breeds are classified as breeds that are egg-cellent layers, but also have heavy-set builds, which means they has a substantial amount of meat-  so they...

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plymouth rocks are a docile, friendly and versatile backyard chicken

Plymouth Rock: A Comprehensive Guide

July 15, 2020

Breeds

The Plymouth Rock is one of the best all-rounder chickens you're likely to find. Its a prolific egg-layer, it’s great as a table bird, and...

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Sebright bantam chicken

5 Reasons to Love Sebright Chickens

July 15, 2020

Bantam Breeds

Sebright chickens are unique and exotic looking ladies with sweet temperaments and a penchant for curiosity. In the early 1800s Sir John Sebright - a...

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5 Reasons to Love Hamburg Chickens

July 15, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Hamburg chickens have a rich and fascinating history. While quite showy in their feathery cloaks, a long time tale tells of these chooks taking part...

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Ancona rooster chicken in backyard

5 Reasons to Love Ancona Chickens

July 15, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Fine cuisine, great art and beautiful music are just a snapshot of the cultural influences from life in nineteenth century Italy. Enter the Ancona chicken....

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The Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners

July 15, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

So you’ve finally taken the big step and decided to get backyard chickens. You’ve read all the books and blogs on caring for chickens, you...

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chickens free ranging with backyard ducks in a mixed poultry flock

Birds Of A Feather Can Flock Together - Keeping A Mixed Flock

July 15, 2020

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101

So, you’ve been keeping chickens for quite a while now and feel comfortable-you’ve mastered the basics of tending them, you know when a particular hen...

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Breed Profile: Ayam Cemani

July 15, 2020

Breeds

Ayam Cemani The Ayam Cemani is quite the incredible chicken - it’s rare and unusual, both inside and out, which makes it such a hot...

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Smug rooster chicken

Do I need a rooster in my backyard flock?

July 15, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101

Plain and simple, the answer is no! Hens are one of the most captivating creatures on the face of the earth. They are beautiful, intelligent,...

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Frizzle, Wyandotte and Australorp chickens in Mansion backyard chicken coop

What breed of chicken should I choose?

July 14, 2020

Breeds

Oodles of Egg-ceptional Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard Flock! Choosing the chicken breeds to include in your backyard flock is great fun!  There are literally,...

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