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The Ultimate Guide to Plymouth Rock Chickens

Quick Plymouth Rock Chicken Facts Origin United States Colors Blue, white and black Weight 7 - 8 lbs. Lifespan 10 - 12 yrs. Rate of L...

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The Ultimate Guide to Buff Orpington Chickens

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 Orpin...

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The Ultimate Guide to Ameraucana Chickens

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...

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The Ultimate Guide to Rhode Island Red Chickens

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...

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The Ultimate Guide to Easter Egger Chickens

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 chick...

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The Ultimate Guide to Brahma Chickens

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 ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Polish Chickens

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 ...