Articles by PrairieChickens

It is the standard practice of days-old chicks that when a massive hand descends from above, they choose to run away from it. Not so in the case of Chicky Gaga, a courageous and eccentric Polish crested chick. Instead of running away from the hand--like any reasonable chick would do--she...

Chicken Breed Info: Breed Purpose: Dual Purpose Comb: Single Broodiness: Seldom, if ever Climate Tolerance: All Climates General Egg Info: Egg Productivity: High (6-7/wk per chick) Egg Size: Large/XLarge Egg Color: Brown Breed Temperament: Friendly, Easily handled, Calm, Bears confinement...