Plymouth Rock Chickens | Ultimate Guide 2 comments Quick Plymouth Rock Chicken Facts Origin United States Colors Blue, white and black Weight 7 - 8 lbs. Lifespan 10 - 12 yrs. Rate of Lay/yr. 180 - 240 eggs Egg size Large...
Buff Orpington Chickens | Ultimate Guide 5 comments The Buff Orpington is the model English Hen. Bred as a dual-purpose bird to be bigger and better than the available breeds at the time, Buff Orpingtons are a big...
Ameraucana Chickens | Ultimate Guide 1 comment The Ameraucana Chicken is the second USA bred bird in our list! Bred for its wonderful blue eggs, the Ameraucana is perfect for a beginner backyard chicken keeper as well...
Rhode Island Red Chickens | Ultimate Guide Not only are Rhode Island Reds one of the most successful breeds in the world, but they are also the state bird of Rhode Island! That’s a Mile Four first!...
Easter Egger Chickens | Ultimate Guide 3 comments While not technically a “breed” per se, the Easter Egger is one of the most popular chickens for backyard chicken owners in the world! These chickens lay colorful eggs that...
Brahma Chickens | Ultimate Guide Despite their uncertain lineage of the Brahma chicken, so much else is in fact known about them!Brahma chickens were part of “hen fever” which was an obsession with poultry across...
Polish Chickens | Ultimate Guide Polish Chickens are some of the prettiest birds you can have in your flock. These chickens will be turning heads whenever somebody comes over! Add that to their relaxed temperament...
Silkie Chickens | Ultimate Guide 1 comment Silkie Chickens are an all-time favorite of backyard chicken keepers. They’re friendly, fairly docile and make for excellent mothers. All these traits and more make them the perfect pet for...