With the Olive Egger chicken the color of eggs might not be too surprising (the name is a pretty obvious hint), but do you know the genetics behind the birds? This article will explain the breeding combinations, plus some fun facts. Olive Egger chickens are funky, spunky, classy, and sassy. They are also unpredictably predictable…
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…
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 are super friendly AND they lay a lot of eggs that are just as…
There are many types of chickens but there are a lot of breeds to choose from. Here are 12 breeds you’ll love in your backyard! Raising chicken breeds for eggs is usually why people get into poultry in the first place! Then, very quickly, you realize it’s a lot of fun to own these weird…
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Although it’s winter, now is the time to start thinking about what breeds you want to add to your backyard chicken flock. While all chickens will lay eggs, some are better layers than others. In this episode, we talk about 5 breeds you can add to your flock for consistent egg production. They also make…