Articles by Disco Hen

Breed Details: Sebastopol Geese are an ornamental breed with little value as meat or egg production birds. Laying only 20-40 eggs per year with feathers difficult to pluck, it is a pleasant breed to own as a pet or to exhibit in shows. Adult male Sebastopols weigh 12-14 pounds, with adult...

We have a total of seven chickens. We have a frizzle cochin bantam rooster (Spike), a cochin bantam hen (Misty), a japanese (Chloe), a d'uccle (Blue Belle, a barred rock (Bitsy), a golden laced wyandotte (Jypsy), and a americana (pudgy). Name: Chloe Age: about 9 or 10 months Personality...

I have always wanted Frizzles, so when the local feed store got some Frizzle Cochin Bantams in I new I had to go. I was only going to get two, so I got a Black Frizzle Cochin Bantam and a Grey Japanese. I could soon tell that the "Frizzle" was flat feathered! Right when they started laying eggs...

Breed Details: Average weight of mature bird: Male- 8-9 lb Female- 10-12 lb Features include: Pink or orange beak White or cream colored feathers Yellow or orange feet Temperament: They are very domestic, sweet birds. They will love a good cuddle, and love to be pet. They have a great...

Breed Details: Scientific name is; Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Blue Swedish is a medium sized duck that weighs between 6 1/2 to 8 pounds; the male usually weighs more than the female. Blue Swedish ducks are very calm and make good ducks for beginners and will go broody. Blue is the standard...