Official BYC Poll: Which of These Black Chicken Breeds Do You Have?

[MROO]

Did you try to vote in it? It looks to me like it's still allowing votes. And it definitely did allow your post in the thread.

I logged out and logged back in - Now the "Cast Vote" button shows up. I must've had a glitch. Thanks!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Have had Black Australorps, which I love for their sweet, gentle, no-drama natures (got along beautifully with my equally no-drama EEs), a couple of BJG roosters, separately (also sweethearts), and currently have a couple of FBCM hens. They are big and beautiful, but I don't have a good read on their personalities yet.

 

[Fwoof]

I have a Black Maran and a Black Silkie! They're both very tame and curious.
Here's Lobo...

...and Hertie!

 

[janiedoe]

Little Abner, bantam cochin. He is so cute, but he isn't especially bright. He has trouble figuring out where the doors are. He wants to breed with the big black langshan girls, but they do not particularly care for him.

 

[Fwoof]

Little Abner, bantam cochin. He is so cute, but he isn't especially bright. He has trouble figuring out where the doors are. He wants to breed with the big black langshan girls, but they do not particularly care for him.
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He is too precious for words!

 

[janiedoe]

He is too precious for words!

Give me your address.

 

[Fwoof]

Give me your address.

I'm good, I already have a tiny rooster, thanks.

 

[Pastel the Rooster]

I have two Black Australorp-Barred Rock mixes. Does that count? They are part black chicken breed! My rooster, Pastel

And his sister, Splotch

 

[RubelliteRose]

My BCM hen has so little copper, she looks black

 

[Nikidust]

Chickens are raised for various reasons, and some people choose them based on practical reasons, while others choose them for aesthetic reasons. If you're looking to expand your flock of chickens, black chickens can be an excellent choice. In addition to adding aesthetic value to your flock and backyard, black chicken breeds are among the most stunning breeds to raise.

So, which of these black chicken breeds do you have in your backyard flock?

Feel free to post pictures of your black-feathered chickens (along with breed names). We'd love to see them. Place your vote above, and please elaborate in a reply below if you chose "Other".
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Further Reading:

• Top 10 Favorite Backyard Chicken Breeds
• Top 5 Reasons People Have Chickens
• Common Chicken Breeds That Lay Colored Eggs

(Check out more exciting Official BYC Polls HERE!)

I have a svarthona pullet. Took a lot of shipped eggs to finally get 3 live chicks, 2 of them were boys.