Our Top Tips for Incubation
There’s nothing more exciting than awaiting the pending arrival of new chickens, even more so when you have hatched the baby chicks yourself! While the...
Chickens 101: Unscrambling Myths Behind Fertile Eggs
We’ve had a few queries from some of our chicken keeping customers who have a rooster in their flock about fertile eggs. How do you...
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....
Pet Chickens for Kids - Feathered Fun for the Whole Family!
Are you considering keeping pet chickens for your family? A backyard flock of hens is a great addition to any home and garden. Pet chickens...
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...
Which Breed of Chicken is Best for You?
When it comes to choosing a chicken, it’s hard to know where to start. There are just so many great breeds to choose from, after...
How Do I Stop My Chickens From Getting Over My Fence?
Got some flighty feathered friends on your hands? You can keep them safe in your backyard by taking a few easy precautions. No more escapees...
Becoming BFFs with Your Shy Chook
Chickens thrive on spending quality time with their feathery siblings and with you, their faithful chicken keeper. They are very social creatures by nature but,...
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...
Where Can I Get A Pet Chicken For Myself?
Want to get one or two chickens, but don’t know where to start? Congratulations - and welcome to the world of backyard chicken keeping! You...
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...
Chickens For Sale: Our Top 10 Breeds!
Perusing “Chickens for Sale” ads and websites can seem a bit overwhelming, what with oodles and oodles of egg-cellent breeds available. So, let’s make the process...
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...
Breed Profile: Brahma
The Brahma chicken breed is the gentle giant of the chook world. These girls are striking to look at with feathered feet, a large and...
Which Breed of Chicken Makes a Great Pet for Children?
Chickens are an absolutely brilliant pet for children - they can teach them about sustainable living, provide them with tasty, healthy fresh eggs for breakfast,...
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