YOUR favorite breed!

[thefadedstitch]

I loved my Buff Orpington. They are the 'golden retrievers of the poultry world.'

I wanted either New Jersey Giants or Brahamas but they were x-bated, lol. Somehow I ended up on the opposite end of the spectrum with Polish and Sebrights and maybe Silkies.

 

[SueT]

I wanted either New Jersey Giants or Brahamas but they were x-bated, lol. Somehow I ended up on the opposite end of the spectrum with Polish and Sebrights and maybe Silkies.

oh Sebrights....I have one of those, love her to pieces.

 

[Beer can]

Turkens scare me, lol. Naked necks scare me. I always worry they'v been attacked.

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I never wanted them, thought they were ugly, now that I have them, most beautiful 'exotic' chicken I've ever seen, and nobody around here has them, more rare than ayam cemani. I've even fooled some into believing they are baby ostrich
Now that I have them I see they are downright beautiful and the chicks are the darn cutest
Black skin one second pic is a NN, jersey giant/silkie cross.

 

[thefadedstitch]

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I never wanted them, thought they were ugly, now that I have them, most beautiful 'exotic' chicken I've ever seen, and nobody around here has them, more rare than ayam cemani. I've even fooled some into believing they are baby ostrich
Now that I have them I see they are downright beautiful and the chicks are the darn cutest
Black skin one second pic is a NN, jersey giant/silkie cross.

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Looks like chicken mange is a thing, lol

 

[HenniesInMyHeart]

I strongly support conservation of heritage and ultra-rare/endangered breeds! Because of this, I have focused my attention on:
1. ENGLISH JUBILEE ORPINGTONS. These beautiful birds are exquisitely patterned! They were bred for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee by William Cook, who developed the original Orpington. They became such a strong symbol of British pride that during WWII, Hitler ordered them all to be killed. They nearly went extinct after the War. Greenfire Farms, known for conserving rare poultry species and bringing ultra-rare birds to the U.S., were the first to import these birds. Like all English Orpingtons, they are unparalleled in their gentle personalities, regal carriage and loving nature, as well as being good dual-purpose production birds. They do well in cold weather, so they do well here in Colorado! Their beauty and gentle affectionate nature immediately stole my heart.
Orpingtons are the ultimate love bugs!

2. CORONATION SUSSEX. Sussex hens are huge, excellent pets and so friendly! They have a very aristocratic gait which matches their heritage. They were bred in England for the coronation of King George. These birds are so soft and fluffy, they have down like a goose and are therefore very cold-hearty birds, which is ideal for Colorado's cold season climate. Sussex are chatty but not loud. They are inquisitive and intelligent and an all-around incredible bird! Sussex are considered to be excellent meat birds, and they are good layers, too.
They found a place in my heart for their personalities and beauty. I just adore them! This is another ultra-rare chicken, and I believe this was one of the first breeds imported by Greenfire Farms. At that time, there were less than 50 birds remaining in the UK. Greenfire has saved so many critically-endangered heritage breeds, and they continue to do so to this day.

Number 3 is a tie for me; either Blue-Laced Red Wyandottes or LF Cochins. The latter are responsible for igniting interest in personal flock-keeping for the joy of it; for valuing chickens as pets or show birds above their utility as livestock. Cochins aren't great layers but they are such sweet and quiet and gentle birds. Who can resist these fluffy balls of cuteness?
Wyandottes are near and dear to my heart because I've owned several as pets over the years, and BLRW phenotype is gorgeous.

 

[Little Jerry Seinfeld]

1. Frizzles they are just so darn cute!
2. Silkies, so cute and sweet
3. Ugh there's too many I love to choose a third! Sebrights, brahmas, cochins, orpingtons, etc, etc, etc!
And then my favorite's that I don't have yet but are on my wish list are
1 polish frizzle
2 blue laced red Wyandotte
3 blue orpington
Here's my new baby frizzle film flam last week when I discovered she was a frizzle I was so happy! She was from a mixed bin from tractor supply

 

[Little Jerry Seinfeld]

I strongly support conservation of heritage and ultra-rare/endangered breeds! Because of this, I have focused my attention on:
1. ENGLISH JUBILEE ORPINGTONS. These beautiful birds are exquisitely patterned! They were bred for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee by William Cook, who developed the original Orpington. They became such a strong symbol of British pride that during WWII, Hitler ordered them all to be killed. They nearly went extinct after the War. Greenfire Farms, known for conserving rare poultry species and bringing ultra-rare birds to the U.S., were the first to import these birds. Like all English Orpingtons, they are unparalleled in their gentle personalities, regal carriage and loving nature, as well as being good dual-purpose production birds. They do well in cold weather, so they do well here in Colorado! Their beauty and gentle affectionate nature immediately stole my heart.
Orpingtons are the ultimate love bugs!

2. CORONATION SUSSEX. Sussex hens are huge, excellent pets and so friendly! They have a very aristocratic gait which matches their heritage. They were bred in England for the coronation of King George. These birds are so soft and fluffy, they have down like a goose and are therefore very cold-hearty birds, which is ideal for Colorado's cold season climate. Sussex are chatty but not loud. They are inquisitive and intelligent and an all-around incredible bird! Sussex are considered to be excellent meat birds, and they are good layers, too.
They found a place in my heart for their personalities and beauty. I just adore them! This is another ultra-rare chicken, and I believe this was one of the first breeds imported by Greenfire Farms. At that time, there were less than 50 birds remaining in the UK. Greenfire has saved so many critically-endangered heritage breeds, and they continue to do so to this day.

Number 3 is a tie for me; either Blue-Laced Red Wyandottes or LF Cochins. The latter are responsible for igniting interest in personal flock-keeping for the joy of it; for valuing chickens as pets or show birds above their utility as livestock. Cochins aren't great layers but they are such sweet and quiet and gentle birds. Who can resist these fluffy balls of cuteness?
Wyandottes are near and dear to my heart because I've owned several as pets over the years, and BLRW phenotype is gorgeous.

That is so interesting thanks for sharing!

 

[HenniesInMyHeart]

Oh no... am I being too overenthusiastic again with my unnecessary exclamation marks and my cheesy "Yaaays!"?
I'm known for my bright overenthusiastic posts.... forgive me!! Thanks!! Here's proof! Bye!

OMG I post like this a lot, too! I have to make a conscious effort to not end every sentence with a '!"

 

[hebe5]

Seramas

Small and extremely cute!!

 

[HenniesInMyHeart]

That is so interesting thanks for sharing!

You're welcome! Glad it was informative!