Breed Profiles

The colored egg craze hit backyard chicken keeping hard over the past decade. What used to be a quirky specialty […]

Brahmas are the kind of chicken that makes people stop and stare. Standing nearly two and a half feet tall,

Frizzles are one of those chickens that stop people in their tracks. Instead of feathers lying flat against the body

The first time someone sees a Cochin walking across a yard, the size catches them off guard. The bird looks

Sebrights are one of those breeds that look almost too perfect to be real. They’re tiny — smaller than most

Choosing chickens for a family with kids is a different decision than choosing chickens for egg production or for show.

Polish chickens are the ones that look like they’re wearing tiny feathered crowns. The huge puff of feathers on top

The first time someone sees an Ayam Cemani in person, the reaction is almost always the same. They stop, stare,

The Lavender Orpington has become one of those breeds that people fall in love with from a photo. The soft

Silkies have this strange effect on people. Someone shows up at the feed store planning to buy two practical laying