Breeds

Add Bantam chicken breeds to your backyard flock! We’re going to tell you the pros and cons of bantam chickens and share some beautiful bantam breeds! Choosing chicken breeds for your backyard flock is one of the toughest decisions you’ll make as a new chicken keeper. There are so many chicken breeds to choose from, …

While there are tons of wonderful chicken breeds out there, we’ve picked our top five chicken breeds for kids based on their personality, ease of care, and temperament. These five breeds fit the bill for the perfect family pet-with-benefits! If your family is thinking about bringing chickens into your backyard, this post is for you! …

Who needs Easter egg dye when many chicken breeds lay colored eggs! You may have coveted the gorgeous baskets full of blue, green, pink, and cream colored eggs in the past, but guess what? Those chicken egg colors could be coming out of your very own backyard, you just need to know which breeds lay …

If you live in a cold climate and are considering raising chickens, you’re going to need to get cold hardy chicken breeds to ensure the success of your flock. Many chicken breeds are bred specifically for their ability to withstand and even thrive in cold temperatures. The best cold hardy chicken breeds are those with small …

Although it doesn’t seem like it right now, spring is on its way, and you know what that means? It’s time to re-up the flock and buy chickens! Whether you’re looking to buy some chicks that are freshly hatched, or well into their laying years, this guide will help you to make an informed decision. …

The Leghorn is one of the best egg laying chickens you can get. They’re absolute champions when it comes to egg production and can be very sweet birds. We’ve put together a quick and simple breed spotlight so you can get the facts without the fuss. Find out if the Leghorn is the right chicken for …