Welsummer chickens are loved by so many, find out what makes them such great backyard birds. This breed holds a special place in my heart as my very first rooster was a Welsummer. I wanted that iconic rooster – with a boisterous, large full tail sporting plenty of beautiful, shiny green feathers! As far as I knew, it…
Oh, bantams, you infinitely cute and cuddly chickens. What is it about small chickens that just turn our knees to jelly? Is it really just because they’re smaller? Or maybe it’s because they’re adorable AND they lay eggs? It could also be their attitudes. Most bantam breeds are just the sweetest birds. They really are…
Even though this chicken breed was just developed in 1940, it may be surprising to hear that the Delware chicken has the potential to be on of the shortest-lived breeds out there. In fact, they might be headed for extinction! Find out more about this breed, plus learn how amazing they are and how you…
Golden Comet chickens are not something that can be seen streaking through a dark night sky. It’s a hybrid chicken breed that likely gets its name from its coloring, which ranges from a rich reddish-orange to a light golden yellow. Of course, it could also be a mix of the color AND the miniature comets…
Chicken eggs come in a variety of colors, and since we are looking at the whole process of a chick’s life, we may as well look the egg too. One of the biggest questions people have is “What color eggs will my chickens lay?” This is a fun question, one that I’ve decided to answer…
Plymouth Rock chickens are a true American breed – learn all about this favorite breed. Chickens come in all shapes and sizes, and the numerous breeds around the world have long found key roles in our backyards, our farms, and sometimes, even in our houses (especially silkies)! Yet there has long been a misconception among…
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