Chicken Pics: Photos of Popular Chicken Breeds (and all things Chicken!)

How Do I Know If My Chicks Are Hens or Roosters?

2008-10-10T13:45:00.000-07:00

Young Hens

Young Rooster

It's quite difficult to determine which chicks are roosters and which are hens until about eight weeks of age. And even then, it still may be hard to determine the sex of the chick until full maturation at about 5-6 months. There are some characteristics and behaviors you can look for, beginning at about three to five weeks. I was sure that one of my Rhode Island Reds was a rooster because of the larger comb, the feathers, the loud clucking that sounded like an attempt to crow, and the aggressive, independent behavior, but alas, he turned out to be a she!

Here are some ways to help you identify which of your baby chicks are hens (pullets) and which are roosters (cockerels):

1. Combs and Wattles

At about five weeks of age, your chicks will begin to develop red wattles and combs. The roosters will develop larger wattles and combs that are colored more brightly red.

2. Back and Tail Feathers

By eight weeks of age, your chicks will begin to develop more pronounced feathers. The roosters will have feathers that are more pointed looking on their backs and sides as well as longer tail feathers that include long sickles. The hens will have rounder looking feathers and their tails will be considerably shorter and rounder.

3. Crowing

By eight weeks of age, the roosters will begin to crow. At first their crows will sound pathetic and screechy, but as they practice, you will begin to recognize the familiar crowing sound, cock-a-doodle-do. If you have more than one rooster you will also soon realize that each rooster has a very distinctive crow.

4. Aggression and Sexual Behavior

Between five and eight weeks of age, you will notice that roosters will be acting more aggressively than hens. They will establish themselves at the top of the pecking order through their bullying, aggressive behavior. They will also strut around the yard with their bodies much more upright than those of the hens. The roosters will also begin to show sexual interest in the hens and will try to mate.

Good Luck!

And don't be too surprised if Butch lays an egg and Daisy begins to crow!

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Chicken Coop on Wheels (Portable Chicken Tractor)

2008-10-05T20:38:00.001-07:00

Originally Uploaded by Artisan Designs

Here's a great innovative, portable coop on wheels. A coop like this is also known as a Chicken Tractor as it can be moved around the yard to allow chickens to graze. This is the perfect size for a small flock of backyard or urban chickens. The design looks sturdy and weather proof and I am sure there are some great, little nesting boxes inside.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock
Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles
Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington
Penedesenca
Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red
Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex
Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

2008-10-05T19:22:00.000-07:00

Belgian Bantam (Mille Fleur) Chicks

Belgian Bantam (Mille Fleur) Hen

Belgian Bantam (Mille Fleur) Rooster

Belgian D'Uccles (also known as Belgian Bantams, Belgian Bearded D'Uccles, Belgian Bearded Bantams, and Mille Fleurs) originated in the town of Uccle, just outside Brussels, Belgium. Belgian Bantams are considered True Bantams (chickens that are one fourth to one third the size of regular chickens) because they do not have a large counterpart. To learn more about Bantams, click here. The Begian D'Uccle breed has several varities, with the speckled Mille Fleurs (pictured above) being the most common. The other varieties include: Porcelain, Black, Buff, White, Blue, and Golden Neck. These Bantams are characterized by their beard and their beautiful feathered feet and legs. The Belgian D'Uccle hen makes a wonderful brooder and mother and lays very small white eggs (it takes two to three Bantam eggs to equal one regular chicken egg). Belgian D'Uccles have a very mild temperament and are quite friendly (the roosters are rarely aggressive) and make an excellent chicken for children to raise. This breed is generally hardy, but does not always do well in wet, muddy conditions because of the feathered feet.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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What To Do If Your Chickens Stop Laying Eggs

2008-10-03T08:27:00.000-07:00

Have your hens suddenly stopped laying eggs for no apparent reason? This happens occasionally and there are several things you can do to encourage your chickens to begin laying eggs again:

1. Be sure your hens have adequate water and feed. Your chickens need fresh, clean water at all times. Feed your chickens layer pellet or layer crumble (available at feed stores) as this specially formulated feed will give your hens the nutritional support they need in order to produce eggs. If you are giving your hens layer pellet or layer crumble, but are also giving them a lot of scratch (cracked corn) or kitchen scraps, cut back on the scratch and scraps for awhile and feed them the layer pellet or layer crumble exclusively.

2. Put a light in your chicken coop and set it with a timer so that your hens have at least fourteen hours of light a day. A heat lamp in the chicken coop works great in the winter and a simple light bulb works well in warmer weather. If your hens are not getting enough daylight, they will not lay eggs.

3. Leave a decoy egg in your hens' nesting box. Use a wooden egg or leave one or more hen eggs in the nesting box and the hens will be more likely to want to lay and/or brood if there are already eggs in a particular box. Choose the nesting box that is in the darkest part of the coop, as this is usually the favorite box.

4. Make sure that your flock is not overly stressed in any way. If your chickens are crowded or are constantly fighting, you might consider creating two flocks to reduce the fighting and stress. Also make sure that your chickens do not have any diseases that might effect egg production.

5. If your chickens are molting or the weather has changed drastically, then egg production will taper off or your hens may quit laying eggs completely. This is normal and your chickens should begin laying eggs again after several weeks.

6. If you have rats, ground squirrels or weasels, there is a possibility that these animals are stealing your hens' eggs. Your chicken coop should be animal/rodent proof.

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Penedesenca Chickens

2008-06-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

Penedesenca Eggs

Penedesenca Chick

Penedesenca Rooster and Hen

The Penedesenca breed is originally from a much older breed that was developed in Catalonia, Spain. Varieties of Penedesenca include Creole, Partridge, Wheaton, and Black. Though fairly common in Central and South America, Penedesencas have only recently been available in North America. Penedesenca chickens are becoming popular for backyard flocks because the hens produce a huge amount of eggs, which are a very dark reddish brown. Penedesenca pullets (hens under one year of age) lay eggs that are almost black, but lighten to a very dark brown once the hens are over a year old. Penedesenca eggs are small to medium in size. These chickens are quite hardy, especially in very hot climates and tend to be flighty, avoiding most contact with humans. Penedesencas do not have a Bantam counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Sebright Chickens: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

2008-06-12T21:56:00.000-07:00

Silver Sebright Chick (Bantam)

Golden Sebright Chick (Bantam)

Silver Sebright Hen (Bantam)

Golden Sebright Hen (Bantam)

Silver Sebright Rooster (Bantam)

Golden Sebright Rooster (Bantam)

Sebright chickens are named after Sir John Sebright, who developed this bird after nearly 30 years of selective breeding in the early 1800's in England. Sir John Sebright wanted to create an ornamental chicken with very specific size and plummage. Sebrights are "true bantams" which means they are one fourth the size of standard chickens and have no large counterpart. For more information, please see Bantams. There are two varieties of Sebrights: golden and silver. Both Golden Sebrights and Silver Sebrights lay tiny white eggs and are somewhat skittish and nervous in temperament. When Sebrights reach adulthood they are generally hardy, but the chicks tend to have a higher than average mortality rate. Sebright roosters are "hen feathered" which means that they lack the usual large sickle feathers characteristic of most roosters. Due to their small size and large wings, many Sebrights can fly fairly high, and thus should be kept in a pen with a roof or top netting.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles
Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca
Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex
Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Frizzles (What is a Frizzle?)

2008-06-12T16:33:00.000-07:00

Cochin Frizzle Chick

Polish Crested Frizzle Hens

White Cochin Bantam Frizzle Rooster

Frizzles are not a breed of chicken, but rather "frizzled" feathers are a result of a mutant chicken gene, which can occur in many breeds. A frizzle's feathers curve outward instead of laying flat against the body, thus creating the furry, frizzled appearance. Many frizzles end up being show or exhibition birds because of their unique look. The most popular frizzled chicken is the Cochin, a variety of which is bred for its frizzled look, though roughly one in four chicks from frizzled parents will develop normal feathers.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex
Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Welsummer (Welsumer) Chickens

2008-06-08T10:20:00.000-07:00

Dark Brown Welsummer Eggs

Welsummer Chick

Welsummer Hen

Welsummer Rooster

Welsummers (Welsumers) were developed in Holland in the early 1900's. Welsummers have an interesting origin, being bred from a combination of the following chicken breeds: Rhode Island Red, Barnevelder, Leghorn, Cochin, and Wyandotte. The Welsummer rooster has the "classic" cockerel look and was used as the model for the Kellogg's Cornflakes rooster. Welsummer chickens are very hardy, especially in cold weather and, though energetic, are friendly. Welsummers have recently gained in popularity for backyard flock enthusiasts because of their beautiful dark brown, terracotta colored eggs, which are large in size. Welsummer chickens also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart, but please note that the bantam Welsummer does not lay dark brown eggs, but small light brown eggs.
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Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Long, Compartmentalized Coop on Wheels

2008-06-05T08:55:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by cansado

Now, this is some chicken coop! First, it's on wheels, so it also works as a mobile coop or chicken tractor, which allows for varied grazing. Secondly, it has "compartments" to keep the birds separate, for instance if you have a troublesome or aggressive rooster. It also has an enclosed area, which I assume contains nesting boxes. I'm not sure if the top of the coop wiring is covered or not, but during stormy weather it would certainly be easy to throw a tarp over it. This is a fantastic, sturdy design and solves a lot of problems in terms of mobility and being able to isolate certain birds. Love this!

Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca
Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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A Blue Coop That's Going Places

2008-06-05T08:43:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by Scott Fraser

Love this mobile chicken coop! Looks like bicycle tires were used and the slanted roof, little house shape is charming. This coop seems sturdy and is raised off the ground and is enclosed in a fenced chicken yard, so it looks very predator-proof. How great to be able to move the coop around (a chicken tractor). Auntie gives an A+ for creativity/convenience on this coop!

Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca
Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Simple Rectangular Backyard Coop

2008-06-05T08:28:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by kim77_au

Aside from its straightforward and efficient design, this coop looks like it could easily be portable and mobile, thus becoming a chicken tractor that can me moved around the yard for convenient grazing. The fencing material on this coop looks sturdier than regular chicken wire and the nesting boxes are snug and protected in the back of the coop. A good size for these three hens!

Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca
Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Long and Narrow Chicken Coop with Gutter

2008-06-05T08:06:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by benishs

What a great design! This tall, wooden coop is a fantastic example of working with the space that you have--it looks like this coop was built between house and garage. I love the slanted roof and the addition of the gutter for rain. The height is very people friendly and the raised nesting box is space efficient as well. This is a good sized coop for a backyard and I imagine it can comfortably house quite a few hens. Great job!

Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca
Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Bantams (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

2008-06-04T13:59:00.000-07:00

Black Orpington Bantams (miniature Black Orpingtons, one fourth the size of standard Orpingtons)

Japanese Bantam Rooster (True Bantam)

Belgian Bantam Rooster (Belgian Bearded d'Uccle) (True Bantam)

Auntie Em has a Belgian Bantam rooster named Johnny who looks just like this pic!

Bantam (or Banty) is a poultry term used to descibe a small variety of chicken. A bantam is not a breed, but rather refers to size. Bantams are usually one fourth to one fifth the size of a standard chicken breed, and their eggs are likewise smaller. Many standard chicken breeds have a bantam counterpart, sometimes called "miniatures". A "true bantam" has no standard-breed (large) counterpart.

Examples of True Bantams include:

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Dutch Bantam

Japanese Bantam

Nankin

Rosecomb

Sebright

Here is a list of standard breeds that have a bantam counterpart (miniature):

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington
Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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These chicken breeds do not have a bantam counterpart (miniature):

Barnevelder

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

Penedesenca

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Cute Coop with Landscape and Moon Painted Window

2008-06-04T13:35:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by Craig & Amy

This is a cute coop! Great design for a small number of chickens. Not only does the coop itself look predator proof, but the little yard is covered, which is great in the rain or the hot sun. The painted window adds a unique touch, making it look like a one room cabin.

Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Bluish-Gray A-Frame Chicken Coop

2008-06-04T13:21:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by birdie pictures

This cool A-Frame is a fantastic use of space, especially for the small backyard flock enthusiast. Not only is the color great, but the design is very efficient. The nesting boxes are raised, allowing for room beneath and it also looks like there are a variety of doors, ventilation holes, and windows that lock and open. The birds have plenty of room and the structure looks predator-proof. It also looks like it will do well in stormy weather, giving the chickens plenty of protection. A+ for both design and color!

Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca
Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Tall Coop with Metal Roof

2008-06-04T13:02:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by Urban Hennery

This is a great example of a "high rise" coop. I love the metal roof, which will work well in stormy weather and will also provide shade. It's great how the nesting box is raised, allowing for more room beneath. Also, the tall structure provides good human headroom and the solid wood frame around the bottom will act as a barrier to potential predators, who might otherwise be able to tunnel or rip the fencing out of the ground. Note the great egg-door on the side of the nesting box. Impressive design!
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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock
Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles
Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington
Penedesenca
Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red
Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex
Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Triangular (Triangle) Coop

2008-06-04T10:16:00.001-07:00

Originally Uploaded by Chicken Wing Party of Manitoba

This little coop is a great space saver for a small backyard flock. The triangular design is great because it allows for plenty of chicken headroom. It also looks light enough to be mobile, like a chicken tractor, which allows for fresh grazing. The A-frame style of the coop itself is really quite charming!

Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca
Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Polish Crested / Poland Chickens

2008-06-04T08:41:00.000-07:00

Crested Polish Chicks

Red Polish Hen

Golden Polish Hen

White Crested Blue Polish Hen

Buff Laced Polish Rooster

White Crested Black Polish Rooster

Silver Laced Polish Rooster

Splash Polish Rooster

Polish (Poland) chickens were actually first developed several hundred years ago in Holland. Originally bred for their eggs, now Polish chickens are primarily show birds because of their beautiful and unique plummage, especially their fantastic, hat-like or punk hair-like crests. Polish chickens are available in a wide variety of colors: red, buff, blue, brown laced, silver laced, black, splash, white, and marbled. Polish chickens are very docile and friendly and lay small white eggs. Because of their ornamental feathers, Polish chickens may have difficulty in extremely cold, stormy, wet, or muddy conditions and may sometimes require a crest "haircut" if the feathers begin to block their vision. Polish Crested chickens also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Simple Backyard Chicken Coop (Seattle)

2008-05-20T10:38:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by ronbo

This small white coop is perfect for a backyard with limited space. It is just the right size to house a few chickens, who will, no doubt, find all of the straw bedding comfortable. This coop is simple, but efficient.

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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Tall Red Coop with Run (Seattle)

2008-05-20T10:25:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by ronbo

Great, tall chicken coop with fenced run, complete with window flower boxes. It's convenient to have a coop this tall, as you can enter it comfortably to collect eggs and clean. Sign on the door says, "Ladies".

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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Little Red Chicken Coop with Run

2008-05-20T10:10:00.001-07:00

Originally Uploaded by aehack

This is the perfect size for a few chickens in the backyard. The builder was wise to raise the coop and run off of the ground. It also looks very sturdy and predator resistant.

Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

Darling Chicken Coop Built from Recycled Materials

2008-05-20T10:00:00.001-07:00

Originally Uploaded by lord marmalade

Love the windows in this adorable chicken coop. It's also great that it is made almost entirely of recycled materials. Lucky chickens who live here!

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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

Chicken Coop Built from Salvaged Wood

2008-05-20T09:45:00.000-07:00

Originally Uploaded by Dirk Bruin

This fantastic chicken coop was built from wood found on the beach. Great example of recycling! Note that it is raised off of the ground, which is a good way to keep dampness and pests out.

Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Faverolles Chickens

2008-05-18T09:02:00.000-07:00

Salmon Faverolle Chicks

Salmon Faverolle Hen

Salmon Faverolle Rooster

Faverolles were developed in France in the early 1800's. Although rare, Faverolles are enjoying an increased popularity among backyard flock owners. The most popular type of this chicken breed is the Salmon Faverolle. The Faverolle (Faverolles) rooster is straw, black and reddish colored, while the Faverolle hen has creamy white and salmon colored feathers. Faverolles are hardy in both the heat and cold, and are very docile and friendly. Faverolles lay medium sized off-white to creamy tinted eggs. Faverolles also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

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Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Golden Campine / Silver Campine Chickens

2008-05-13T13:26:00.000-07:00

Golden Campine Chicks

Golden Campine Hen

Silver Campine Roosters

Golden Campine Rooster

Campine chickens are an ancient breed, but were specifically bred in Belgium in the 1800's. Campines come in two primary varieties: Golden Campines and Silver Campines. Campines are entertaining due to their inquisitive nature and in general, are friendly, but some Campines can be flighty and nervous. Campines tend to be hardy, but their combs can be subject to frostbite. Both Golden Campines and Silver Campines lay medium sized white eggs. Campines also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Andalusian Chickens

2008-05-13T12:52:00.000-07:00

Blue Andalusian Chick

Blue Andalusian Hen

Blue Andalusian Rooster

Andalusian chickens were developed in the mid 1800's in Spain. Andalusians come in three varieties: Blue, Black, and White. Andalusian chickens are generally hardy and can tolerate heat well, but in very cold weather, their combs are subject to frostbite. In terms of temperament, Andalusians are active, flighty, and nervous and do not seek much human contact. Andalusians lay large white eggs. Andalusians also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Dorking Chickens

2008-05-06T15:50:00.000-07:00

Silver Gray (Grey) Dorking Chick

Silver Gray (Grey) Dorking Hen

Colored Dorking Rooster

Dorkings are an ancient breed, perhaps having been introduced into England by the Romans. The most common color for Dorkings is silver gray (grey), but white, red, and a colored variety also exist. Dorkings tend to be delicate and aren't always hardy, especially in heat, but do well in cooler climates. Dorking chickens are very docile and friendly and lay medium size white eggs. Dorkings also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Araucana Chickens

2008-05-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

Araucana Blue Egg

Araucana Chick

Araucana Hen

Lavender Araucana Rooster

Araucana chickens are thought to have originated in Chile. Araucanas come in a variety of colors: black, silver, white, red, blue, buff and more recently, lavender. Araucanas tend to be friendly and calm and are well adapted to both the heat and the cold. Araucanas lay small blue eggs, and are often confused with Ameraucanas (Ameraucana / Easter Egger). Ameraucanas lay medium to large size blue and green tinted eggs, whereas Araucanas only lay small blue eggs. Araucanas also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona

Andalusian

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Barnevelder Chickens

2008-04-30T20:56:00.000-07:00

Barnevelder Eggs

Barnevelder Chicks

Barnevelder Hen

Barnevelder Rooster

Barnevelder chickens are a Dutch breed, developed in Holland in the late 1800's. Barnevelders have beautiful plummage, with the most common color being brown double laced, but white, black and blue varieties have also been developed. Barnevelder chickens are generally hardy, except in very cold climates. Barnevelders do well in warm and even damp conditions.

Barnevelders have an extremely mild and friendly temperament and make wonderful additions to a backyard flock and are a great choice for children to raise. The Barnevelder breed is especially known for its dark, reddish brown eggs, which are usually quite large in size.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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New Hampshire Red Chickens / New Hampshires

2008-04-27T10:13:00.000-07:00

New Hampshire Red Chick

New Hampshire Red Hen

New Hampshire Red Rooster

New Hampshire Red Chickens (or simply New Hampshires) were developed from the Rhode Island Red in the early 1900's to intensify the characteristics of the Rhode Island Red in terms of hardiness, egg production, and early maturation. New Hampshire Reds are a lighter shade of red than the Rhode Island Red and like the Rhode Island Red, the New Hampshires are very interactive with people and can be extremely friendly and calm or can occasionally turn aggressive, especially the roosters. New Hampshire Reds are very hardy and tolerate heat and cold well. New Hampshires are fantastic egg producers and lay large size brown eggs. New Hampshires also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock
Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Ancona Chickens

2008-04-26T10:08:00.001-07:00

Ancona Chick

Ancona Hen

Ancona Rooster

Ancona chickens were developed in the mid 1800's near the city of Ancona, Italy and are black with white speckles. Ancona chickens tend to be hardy especially in the cold, but can occasionally suffer frostbite on their large combs. Ancona chickens lay a good amount of small white eggs, but are rather nervous and flighty, and tend to shy away from a lot of human contact. Anconas are great foragers. Anconas also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.
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Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock
Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Jersey Giant Chickens

2008-04-25T11:04:00.000-07:00

The Huge Jersey Giant Chicken!

Black Jersey Giant Chick

Black Jersey Giant Hen

Black Jersey Giant Rooster

Jersey Giant chickens are aptly named as many of them reach 10 pounds or more. Developed in New Jersey in the mid 1800's, the Jersey Giant is the largest chicken breed in the world. Jersey Giants are predominently black, but also can be white, and more recently, a blue Jersey Giant has been developed. Jersey Giants are extremely hardy birds and do well in cold climates. Jersey Giants do tend to eat a lot of feed and may not be the most economical chicken to own, but they are nevertheless, great backyard flock birds because of their kind and gentle temperament. The friendly personality of the Jersey Giant makes this breed an excellent choice for children who want to raise chickens. Jersey Giants lay medium to large size brown eggs and make great mothers / brooders. As strange as this sounds, Jersey Giants also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Delaware Chickens

2008-04-23T16:14:00.000-07:00

Delaware Chick

Delaware Hen

Delaware Rooster

Delaware chickens were developed in the state of Delaware in the mid 1900's. They are white in color with a few black speckles and are well adapted to both the heat and the cold. Delaware chickens are quite calm and friendly birds and make excellent backyard flock members. Delawares are wonderful producers of large eggs, medium to dark brown in color. Delawares also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Cochin Chickens / Cochin Bantams / Frizzle Cochins

2008-04-18T13:23:00.000-07:00

White Frizzle Bantam Cochin

Cochin Chick

Cochin Hen

Cochin Rooster

Cochin chickens come in a variety of colors: white, black, blue, silver-laced, with buff being the most common. Cochins also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart. Cochins are popular as show birds because of their beautiful plummage, which covers their legs and feet. Extremely docile and friendly, Cochins are an ideal backyard flock choice, especially for children who want to raise chickens. Cochins lay small to medium size brown eggs. Cochins were originally bred in China and are hardy in both warm and cold climates, but because of their leg and feet feathers, they do not do well in extremely rainy and/or muddy conditions. The Frizzle Cochin is bred for its mutant feathers, which point outward instead of laying flat against the body. See Frizzles for a more detailed explanation of this variety of chicken. Cochins also make excellent mothers and will brood easily.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Silkie Chickens / Silkies / White, Blue, Gray, Buff, Black, Red

2008-03-07T21:12:00.000-08:00

Buff Silkie Rooster

Red Silkie Hen

Buff Silkie Chicks

Gray/Blue Silkie Hen

White Silkie Rooster

Silkies come in a variety of colors: White Silkies, Blue Silkies, Gray (Grey) Silkies, Buff Silkies, Black Silkies, and Red Silkies. Silkies are an ancient breed, dating at least from 13th century China. This chicken breed is hardy and is suited for both cold and hot climates, but may not do well in extremely stormy weather because of its plummage. Silkies are very docile and friendly and make wonderful birds for a backyard flock and are an excellent choice for children to raise. Silkies lay small eggs that are usually cream to very light brown in color. It takes roughly two to three Silkie eggs to equal one regular chicken egg. Silkies also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Sussex Chickens / Speckled Sussex, Light Sussex

2008-03-06T22:36:00.000-08:00

Light Sussex Chick

Light Sussex Rooster

Light Sussex Hen

Speckled Sussex Chick

Speckled Sussex Hen

Speckled Sussex Rooster

Developed 200 years ago in England, the Sussex breed comes in several varities: Speckled, Light, Buff, Red, and Silver. These chickens are extremely hardy and adapt well to very cold climates. They are quite friendly, calm, and gentle and do not mind being held. Like the kind tempered Buff Orpington, Sussex chickens are a great breed for children to raise. Sussex chickens are a wonderful addition to a backyard flock with their tremendous egg productivity, laying eggs that are off-white to light brown in color and medium to large in size. Recently there has been an olive green colored egg developed in Light Sussex breeds, but these green egg layers are still quite rare. Sussex chickens also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:

Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana

Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder

Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red

Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested

Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies

Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer

Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Austalorp Chickens / Black Australorp Chickens

2008-03-06T08:38:00.000-08:00

Black Australorp Chick

Black Australorp Hen

Black Australorp Rooster

Black Australorps were developed from the Orpington breed in Australia. These chickens are very hardy, especially in the cold, and are quite friendly and docile. Because of their kind personality, Australorps are an excellent breed choice for children who want to raise chickens. Black Australorps make an outstanding backyard flock member because of their mild temperament and their tendency to lay large amounts of medium size brown eggs. In 1922-1923 six Australorp hens broke the world record for the most eggs layed in a year: 1,857 eggs. On average, a healthy Australorp hen will lay approximately 250 eggs per year. Australorps also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn

Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Wyandotte Chickens: Golden Laced / Silver Laced

2008-03-02T12:05:00.000-08:00

Silver Laced Wyandotte Chick

Silver Laced Wyandotte Hen

Golden Laced Wyandotte Rooster

Wyandotte chickens come in a variety of striking colors: silver laced, golden laced, white, buff, and silver penciled. Wyandottes are popular in backyard flocks, not only because of their beautiful feathers, but because of their mild and friendly personalities. Occasionally, Wyandottes can become aggessive, but overall these chickens make great flock members. Wyandottes are quite hardy, especially in cold climates and lay light to medium brown eggs. Wyandottes also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Maran Chickens: Cuckoo Marans / Chocolate Eggers

2008-03-02T11:20:00.000-08:00

Cuckoo Maran Egg / Chocolate Egger Egg

Cuckoo Maran Chick

Cuckoo Maran Hen

Cuckoo Maran Rooster

Marans are a French chicken breed developed only recently for their beautiful dark brown eggs. Maran chickens are generally hardy, and their temperament ranges from calm to very active. The most popular strain, the Cuckoo Maran, makes a wonderful addition to backyard flocks and their eggs are a must for anyone who wants to collect breeds who lay a variety of colored eggs.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Leghorn Chickens

2008-02-29T08:39:00.000-08:00

White Leghorn Chick

White Leghorn Hen

White Leghorn Rooster

Leghorn chickens come in a wide variety of colors: dark brown, buff, silver, black, red, with white being the most popular. These chickens lay huge amounts of white eggs that are medium to large in size. Although they can be shy and nervous, these birds are incredible egg producers and are hardy, though their large combs can be subject to frostbite in very cold climates. Leghorns also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Plymouth Rock / Barred Rock Chickens

2008-02-29T08:11:00.000-08:00

Plymouth Rock / Barred Rock Chick

Plymouth Rock / Barred Rock Hen

Plymouth Rock / Barred Rock Rooster

Plymouth Rock / Barred Rock chickens are an old American breed and come in a variety of colors: barred (most common), white, buff, and silver. Very docile and calm, Plymouth Rocks / Barred Rocks are a wonderful addition to a flock, laying large brown eggs, and are extremely hardy, especially in cold climates. Because of their kind personality, Plymouth Rocks / Barred Rocks are an excellent choice for children to raise. Plymouth Rocks / Barred Rocks also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Buff Orpington Chickens

2008-02-28T16:20:00.000-08:00

Buff Orpington Chick

Buff Orpington Hen

Buff Orpington Rooster

Buff Orpingtons are a very popular breed for backyard flocks. They are extremely friendly birds, love people, and even seem to enjoy being picked up and carried around the yard. They are great chickens for children as Orpingtons might well possess the sweetest personality of the popular backyard chicken breeds. Buff Orpingtons are very hardy in all weather conditions and lay medium to large size brown eggs. Orpingtons also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Ameraucana Chickens (The Easter Egg Chickens)

2008-02-28T11:03:00.000-08:00

Ameraucana Blue Eggs

Ameraucana Chick

Ameraucana Hen

Ameraucana Rooster

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Ameraucana chickens are wonderful backyard flock members. They are friendly and can sometimes be shy, but seem to enjoy human company. Ameraucanas tend to be hardy in both cold and hot climates and come in a variety of colors, including white and gray, buff, and dark brown. Ameraucana hens lay beautiful blue and/or green eggs, which are medium to large in size. Ameraucanas are often confused with Araucanas (Araucana), which only lay small blue eggs. Ameraucanas also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Buff Brahma Chickens and Dark Brahma Chickens

2008-02-27T15:09:00.000-08:00

Buff Brahma Chick

Dark Brahma Rooster and Hen

Buff Brahma Hen

Buff Brahma Rooster

Like Light Brahma chickens (Light Brahma ), both Buff and Dark Brahma chickens are excellent breeds for backyard flocks. Non-aggressive, gentle, and large, Buff Brahmas and Dark Brahmas lay medium size brown eggs and enjoy being around people. Because of their copious feathers, Brahma breeds tend to do well in colder climates. Brahma chickens also have feathered legs. The gentle Brahma personality makes this chicken breed an excellent choice for children. Buff and Dark Brahmas also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)

Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Light Brahma Chickens

2008-02-27T12:22:00.000-08:00

Light Brahma Chicks

Light Brahma Hen

Light Brahma Rooster

Light Brahma chickens are a wonderful breed for backyard flocks. Light Brahmas produce medium size brown eggs and tend to be rather large birds. The Light Brahma breed is good-tempered, enjoys interacting with people, and is not aggressive toward other chickens. Though not as smart as Rhode Island Reds, Light Brahmas are a great addition to any flock with their mild manner and stunning black and white feathers. Brahma chickens also have feathered legs. The gentle Brahma personality makes this chicken breed an excellent choice for children. Light Brahmas also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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Rhode Island Red Chickens / Rhodies

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Rhode Island Red Chick

Rhode Island Red Rooster

Rhode Island Red Hen

Rhode Island Reds are very interactive chickens and are wonderful producers of medium to large size brown eggs. Though social and people oriented, they can become aggressive, especially the roosters. Overall, Rhode Island Reds are great birds to have in a backyard flock with their consistent egg production, hardiness (Rhode Island Reds are extremely hardy in both hot and cold climates), interest in people, and their entertaining antics (Rhodies have individual personalities that are endearing). Rhode Island Reds also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.

Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger

Ancona

Andalusian

Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp

Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock

Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma

Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma

Campine / Silver and Golden

Cochin / Cochin Bantam

Delaware

Dorking

Faverolles

Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)

Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant

Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger

New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington

Penedesenca

Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red

Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex

Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte

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