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Types of Chickens

Cream Legbar Chicken: Care, Egg Production, and History

July 15, 2022 by Molly

The Cream Legbar chicken is a breed with a mix of gold, silver, and cream feathers, but many people are …

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Olive Egger Chicken: Eggs, Appearance, and Care

June 30, 2022 by Jason Roberts

An Olive Egger chicken is a popular hybrid breed. They’re beloved for their unique green eggs, which are often olive, …

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25 Common Backyard Chicken Breeds (Complete Guide)

May 31, 2022 by Jason Roberts

Interesting in raising chickens? This guide covers 25 of the best meat, dual purpose, and egg laying chicken breeds for homesteaders.

Amberlink Chicken Breed Care Guide

May 19, 2022 by Jason Roberts

The Amberlink chicken is a unique hybrid breed that’s known for its great egg production and beautiful white/amber feathers. However, …

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Lavender Orpington Breed Care Guide

April 26, 2022 by Jason Roberts

Orpington chickens are one of the most popular breeds, but when someone sees a lavender one, they’re instantly mesmerized.  These …

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12 Most Expensive Chicken Breeds

April 15, 2022 by Jason Roberts

Most chicken keepers seek out common, affordable chicken breeds to make a profit off selling eggs. However, the most expensive …

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New Hampshire Chicken: Appearance, Personality, and Care

April 26, 2022March 29, 2022 by Jason Roberts

A New Hampshire chicken is a good beginner bird, as long as you do your research first. They’re easy to …

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Araucana Chicken: Appearance, Personality, and Care

March 26, 2022 by Jason Roberts

Araucana chickens have a unique appearance, but their care requirements are standard. So, if you’re looking to care for some …

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Columbian Wyandotte Chicken: Appearance, Personality, and Care

March 15, 2022 by Jason Roberts

The Columbian Wyandotte chicken is a beautiful color variety of the Wyandotte species. They’re a great beginner bird due to …

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Swedish Flower Hen: Appearance, Temperament, and Care

February 16, 2022 by Jason Roberts
Swedish Flower Hen: Appearance, Temperament, and Care

Many people have never heard of the Swedish Flower Hen, but if you lay eyes on one, you can’t miss …

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Muscovy Duck: Appearance, Egg Laying, and Care

February 2, 2022 by Jason Roberts
Muscovy Duck: Appearance, Egg Laying, and Care

The bright red face of a Muscovy duck is hard to miss, but do these animals make good domesticated birds? …

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Sapphire Gem Chicken: Personality, Egg Laying, and Care

April 29, 2022January 31, 2022 by Jason Roberts
Sapphire Gem Chicken

The Sapphire Gem chicken is gaining popularity due to its mesmerizing appearance. Yet, these birds are good for more than …

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Barred Rock Chicken: Appearance, Egg Production, and Care

May 2, 2022January 30, 2022 by Jason Roberts
Barred Rock Chicken: Appearance, Egg Production, and Care

The Barred Rock chicken is a great egg-laying breed that’s also known for its beautiful feather pattern. You might see …

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10 Best Chicken Breeds for Laying Eggs

December 13, 2021 by Jason Roberts
chicken breeds for eggs

Owning chicken breeds for eggs is a great way to earn money or provide food for your family. Most chickens …

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Blue Laced Red Wyandotte: Traits and Care Guide

November 25, 2021 by Jason Roberts

Wyandotte chickens are a popular breed, but the Blue Laced Red Wyandotte is likely the most beautiful variant. Many choose …

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Barnevelder Chicken: Appearance, Eggs, and Care Guide

November 23, 2021 by Jason Roberts

The Barnevelder chicken breed is beloved for its beautiful feathers and decent egg-laying capabilities. So, adding some to your backyard …

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Black Copper Marans: Appearance, Eggs, and Care Requirements

November 2, 2021 by Jason Roberts

Marans are a beautiful chicken breed, and Black Copper Marans are one of the most popular colors. These chicks have …

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Easter Egger Chicken Breed: Eggs, Appearance, and Care

June 14, 2022October 19, 2021 by Jason Roberts

“Easter eggs” are more than just a holiday tradition. They could also refer to the eggs from an Easter Egger …

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Serama Chicken Breed Guide: Care, Feeding, & More

June 17, 2021April 21, 2021 by Jason Roberts
serama chicken

In this guide we cover everything you need to know about keeping and caring for Serama chickens on your homestead.

Delaware Chicken Breed Guide: Feeding, Care, & More

June 17, 2021April 12, 2021 by Jason Roberts
Close-up of a Delaware chicken

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Delaware chicken breed and how to raise it on your homestead.

Dominique Chicken Breed Guide: Care, Size, Feeding, & More

July 25, 2022April 5, 2021 by Jason Roberts
dominique chicken breed

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Dominique chicken breed include appearance, care, and breed standards.

Leghorn Chicken Breed Guide: Care, Feeding, & More

October 16, 2021March 29, 2021 by Jason Roberts
leghorn chicken on a farm

The breed guide covers everything you need to know about keeping and caring for leghorn chickens on your homestead.

Welsummer Chicken Breed Guide: Care, Feeding, Size, & More

June 17, 2021March 22, 2021 by Jason Roberts
Welsummer chicken

This guide covers everything that you need to know about the Welsummer chicken breed and how to keep them on your homestead.

Cochin Chicken Breed Guide: Everything You Need to Know

June 17, 2021September 29, 2020 by Jason Roberts
cochin chicken

In this guide we cover everything you need to know about the Cochin chicken breed and how to keep them on a homestead or backyard.

Salmon Faverolle Chicken Breed Guide

May 31, 2022July 8, 2020 by Jason Roberts
Faverolles chicken

In this guide we cover everything you need to know about the Salmon Faverolle chicken – including care tips, difficulties, and more.

Keeping Bantam Chickens: Everything You Need to Know

June 17, 2021April 4, 2020 by Jason Roberts
bantam chicken

This guide covers everything you need to know about keep bantam chickens – include common bantam breeds, care, and production qualities.

Speckled Sussex Chicken Breed Guide

May 16, 2022April 2, 2020 by Jason Roberts
speckled sussex chicken

This is a complete guide to the Speckled Sussex chicken breed. We discuss background, productivity, care, and much more.

Frizzle Chicken Breed Guide

May 3, 2022March 20, 2020 by Jason Roberts
Frizzle chicken

This is a complete breed guide for the Frizzle chicken. We discuss appearance, issues, benefits, drawbacks, and much more!

Australorp Chicken Breed Guide

June 17, 2021March 20, 2020 by Jason Roberts
australorp chickens in yard

This is a complete Australorp chicken breed guide. We discuss appearance, behavior, benefits, drawbacks, and breed specific characteristics.

Jersey Giant Chicken Breed Guide

July 20, 2022March 18, 2020 by Jason Roberts
jersey giant chicken breed

This is a complete guide to Jersey Giant chickens. We discuss their history, appearance, behavior, size, and more!

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