Thought about adding Mille Fleur d’Uccle chickens to your flock? Not sure if they’re right for you? Read on, and discover this wonderful breed! The Mille Fleur d’Uccle is a small bantam whose heart is massive. It is a chicken who loves affection – and reciprocates. Their speckled feathering is lovely, and captivates all who […]
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Frizzle Chickens: Buyer’s Guide & Care
Looking back at the first time I ever learned about frizzle chickens, I remember I was REALLY excited to add these crazy looking creatures to my flock! I finally added some this year, but learning about this particular breed has been a lesson in math. You might ask: “what do math and chickens have in common?” […]
Cackle Hatchery Review & Buyer’s Guide
On one cold, January morning, I received my catalog from Cackle Hatchery, and something stirred in me…..it was time to order baby chicks! A lot of people who read this blog are just getting into backyard chickens, and aren’t really sure how or where to buy their fluffy butts. OR sometimes readers want a specific breed […]
Wyandotte Chickens: Buyer’s Guide
If you want a truly beautiful hen in your flock, you can’t go wrong with a Wyandotte chicken. With their intricately laced feathers and easy-going personalities, they’re the perfect addition to any backyard flock. We have a few of these hens in our coop, and they not only are fun to look at, they lay […]
Polish Chickens: Eggs, Colors, & More
The Polish chicken is a cute, quirky poultry friend that is a true delight to have in your flock. With a natural talent to shine in the coop or shows, the Polish chicken has many qualities that can make it a good addition to your flock. They’re also adorable, friendly, full of personality, and make great companions. […]
Bantam Chickens: Owner’s Guide
Looking for an adorable new personality for your lively backyard flock? Then a tiny bantam chicken might be a perfect match for you! These chickens are essentially smaller versions of regular chicken breeds, however, they make for good pets because they lay a lot of eggs that are just as good as a regular sized chickens. If […]