The Wyandotte chicken is one of our absolute favorite breeds, and for so many reasons! They’re exceptionally cold hardy, dual purpose, and make great mothers. While they’re astoundingly gorgeous and have the cutest fluffy butts, they’re also the divas of the chicken world. We’ve put together a quick and simple breed spotlight so you can …
Breeds
So, chicken fever has hit hard, and you want to expand your flock? The hard part comes when you need to decide, are you going to get a batch of fresh baby chicks, or more mature started pullets? Which is best for you? Every chicken keeper gets to this point, because chickens are just like …
Mini-chickens are by far the most adorable in the chicken world, but there are several other great reasons to add bantam chickens to your backyard flock! Bantam chickens are in essence, pint-sized chickens. They are often half or even one-third the size of a standard chicken. Don’t be fooled by their small stature though! These …
The Silkie chicken is one of the most popular chicken breeds. With their bizarre features and loving personalities, they’re a favorite in backyard flocks everywhere. Silkies are the most recommended chicken breed to be kept as pets and raised by children. Their sweet temperaments, soft feathering, and calm attitude make them true winners in the chicken world. …
If you’re considering raising chickens, one of the first questions to pop into your head will undoubtedly be: Which are the best chicken breeds for my specific needs? The answer depends completely on your reasons for getting chickens in the first place. Is it so you can enjoy farm fresh eggs every day? Is it …