chicken breeds

  1. Lazy Farmer

    My Tree Top Chicken. Breed Unknown.

    Hello! :frow I have a story, Question & Photos. :oldStory- Once upon a time (2 yrs ago), this Hen randomly appears on our farm. Out of the blue without notice, we have a small breed chicken roaming the farm. It was behaving feral and very nervous & un-trusting to any human or to any of our...
  2. K

    On a hunt for Yokohamas or other pretty chicken breeds !!

    I’m located in Kentucky and have been on a serious search for a new beautiful breed to start breeding. I haven’t had much luck though in finding new breeders to befriend and do business with. I’m not particularly looking for a rare rare breed but something new to bring around my community. My...
  3. Exploring the World of Chickens: A Guide to Different Breeds and Their Pros and Cons

    Exploring the World of Chickens: A Guide to Different Breeds and Their Pros and Cons

    Chickens are some of the most versatile and beloved domesticated animals, serving as sources of food, companionship, and even pest control in many parts of the world. With a wide variety of breeds available, each possessing unique characteristics and traits, choosing the right type of chicken...
    • SiDaStuff
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    • brahma breeds chicken breeds favorite breeds of chickens leghorn plymouth rock rhode island red silkies sussex
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  4. HenriettaPizzaNolan

    What chicken breeds are closest to "your grandfather's chicken"?

    I hope this question makes sense. I'm newer to chickens and did not grow up in a family that had them. On BYC, and in real life, I have heard people say that their grandparents didn't feed their chickens any commercial feed, but simply threw the flock a small amount of grains/scratch such as...
  5. C

    Show off your feathered family!

    Making this thread so you can show off your peeps! Post pics and there breeds or mixes! I would also love to see cool crosses! Also hoping to get some inspo on some more potential breeds I love seeing them! Here’s some of ours! 1) we have our Rooster who is an EE I think brown red ameracauna...
  6. C

    Hey There! :)

    Hello everyone my name is Joe, I could not find the introduction thread so I close this one that said fun. I am raising 11 chickens in the Pacific North West. Currently I have the following chicken breeds: Sapphire Plimouth Rock x2 Roadisland Red x1 New Hampshire Red x1 Dominate Copper x1...
  7. A

    Will a broody hen's breed affect how predator smart her chicks will be? (What are some broody predator smart breeds?)

    Hello! I am looking into getting a broody hen since they will be able to teach the chicks how to be chickens, forage, and how to evade predators. I've read silkies are the best broody hens but are also one of the least predator savvy breeds and they prefer to sleep on the bottom of the coop...
  8. The chicken nurd

    What is the most popular chicken breed where you live

    As the title says what is the most popular breed of chicken in the country, state, or city that you live in Where I live in the US I’m gonna say Plymouth rocks, Rhode Island Red, Easter egger, and Orpington
  9. CloneFly

    Best Egg Layer Award!

    Who do you think deserve the Best Egg Layer Award? I've listed some of the more well known breeds and would love to hear your input and personal experience! I'm considering expanding my flock in the spring and am looking for super layers. Top 5 make the pick 😝
  10. Japsgalore

    What's a chicken breed that you WOULD you own again?

    I've seen a thread going around on chicken breeds that you would not own again, but what about the ones you would? I'll start this off, personally for me polish. I have one now and she is the friendliest, cutest, and funniest chicken I have EVER had. She has a funny thing about crocs and when...
  11. Which breed of chickens to choose when starting your flock life

    Which breed of chickens to choose when starting your flock life

    I do my fair bit of research in different chicken breeds. Now I want to help new chicken owners to know what are the best breeds for you and why they are good for you. hens for laying and affection purposes: Barred Rocks: Barred Rocks being one of the oldest chicken breeds is personally one of...
    • Sawyer
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    • chicken breeds good for family sweet chicken
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  12. HenriettaPizzaNolan

    Breeds that are easy to identify as baby chicks

    I've never had baby chicks before, but I am picking up 6 meat birds from Meyer in September, and they are also giving me the free "meal maker" layer chick with my order. This layer will grow up with the meaties, but I think she'll be lonely when they go outside before she does. I've decided I'll...
  13. what breed of chicken is best for you?

    what breed of chicken is best for you?

    for all of you new backyard chicken keepers (or even experienced ones who want a new breed) it is all ways hard choosing a good breed. today i am going to go over the thing you need to ask your self before getting chickens. #1 why do you want chickens? .do you want them for eggs? .do you...
    • pekin queen
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    • bantams chicken breeds chickens cochin cornish dorking large fowl pekin bantam standard welsummer
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  14. Cloverr39

    What breeds could look like this?

    Recently I've seen a lot of people selling roosters that look like this. I absolutely love the brown barred look. Are there any breeds that have brown bars like this? I've only ever seen roosters like this and never hens. I would really love a flock of brown barred chickens in the future...
  15. The Best Breed for Your Needs

    The Best Breed for Your Needs

    Are you interested in owning chickens? Are you trying to find the best breed for your chicken owning needs? If so, you found the right article! Craving Omlets: Best Laying Breeds If you have dreams of going out to your coop and collecting farm fresh eggs, and then taking those farm fresh eggs...
  16. The chicken nurd

    What breeds should I get

    Hey everyone So ignoring the fact that I’m not getting chicks for a couple of months or until spring (I’m the person who likes to spend months planning on what to get and I’m feeling a little chick crazy sense my pullets started laying) I need breed suggestions My only requirements are doesn’t...
  17. The chicken nurd

    List of chicken breeds

    Hi This is kinda random but I’m putting together a list of chicken breeds (not hybrids) from all over the world and I was wondering if anyone has any websites or links to help I’ll post it eventually Thanks in advance
  18. The chicken nurd

    What breeds do you have

    Hi I’m sure there are a lot of other threads like this but I was just wondering what breeds of chickens and how many you guys have I have 12 hens Including 1 Delaware 1 Easter egger 1 buff Orpington 2 sexlinks (black, gold) 3 Wyandottes (silver laced, blue laced red, columbian) 1 olive...
  19. C

    Broody Chickens! - What’s your ‘go-to’ breed/ crossbreed?!

    Hi everyone! What’s your ‘go-to’ chicken when you want a broody hen in your flock? Yes incubators are great but mama hen is my preference when I have a choice!! I know silkies are renowned broodies but I’m just wondering what your favourite breeds or particular cross breeds are to use as...
    • Clucker98
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    • broodiness broody chicken breeds egg layers flock additions hatching hatching eggs large fowl mother and chicks self sustainable flock
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    • Forum: Incubating & Hatching Eggs
  20. P

    Silkies and friends?

    Hey all! I'm new to the chicken world, but absolutely fell in love with silkies, primarily for their friendliness. I was reading up on silkies though and read that they could be bullied by more extroverted chicken breeds. My question is what other breeds of chickens fit in well with silkies? I'd...
    • Pinja
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    • chicken breeds docile breeds egg layers friendly chickens silkies
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    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
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