Poultry breeds

Learn about the different types of chickens. Find out which chickens are the best for eggs, for meat, and how they got to be domesticated

Answers to the top questions about raising backyard chickens for eggs, including how much they cost, what you need in your chicken coop, and the best breeds.

What is the best chicken breed? That depends on your goals and your space. Continue reading for the 20 most popular chicken breeds.

If you live in the extreme cold climates, choosing cold hardy breeds is a good idea.

Find out if Wyandotte chickens are the right breed for you. See what these chickens look like (with pictures and videos of hens, roosters, and chicks), and learn how many eggs they lay. Discover if this beautiful and friendly heritage breed is right for you!

Visualize your perfect flock with this extensive guide to chicken breeds, complete with pictures. Over 50 breeds are detailed, highlighting their suitability for egg production and adaptation to various climates. Whether for a homestead or a small backyard, these breeds offer both beauty and utility. Find more homesteading skills, self-sufficient living, and homestead survival at practicalselfreliance.com.

Australorp chickens are one of our favorite breeds for the homestead. Learn all about one of the best dual purpose breeds for any homestead or backyard

Discover diverse chicken breeds, their characteristics, histories, care tips and more! A comprehensive guide to poultry enthusiasts.

Have you ever heard about American Bresse? If you haven’t, it is likely because this poultry breed isn’t that common in the US and Canada. It is the US take on the famous French Bresse chicken breed, known as one of the tastiest chickens ever.

Several chicken breeds are good choices for home flocks. Choose from features like hardiness, friendliness, easy keeping, and egg color.

Want to know the cutest chicken breeds you can add to your flock? Check out this list of the 10 most adorable chook breeds.

Though chickens are the best-known type of poultry, there are many other breeds worth considering. A mixed flock has many advantages.

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Just as the name might imply, the Plymouth Rock chicken is one of the oldest poultry breeds in the United ... Read more