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The Buff Orpington is a delightful chicken perfect for children or beginners. A favorite among backyard chicken keepers, these large dual-purpose breeds are excellent egg layers while being equally suitable for the table. Quick to mature, hardy, and friendly, they are easy to keep and fun to have around.

The Welsummer is named after the village of Welsum in Holland although the breed was originally developed in the area along the river Ysel to the north of

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History Silkies are a unique breed of chicken, thought to have originated in China or Southeast Asia. The first recorded history of Silkies occurs in Marco Polo’s writings about his travels to Asia in the 13th century, in which he describes chickens with fur-like plumage black skin. Silkies were admitted into the Standard of Perfection […]

OK, so apparently joining BYC last week was a lucky charm for me, because 2 of my girls laid their first eggs today! First Ava (see previous thread)...

Are Silkies bantams or standard fowl? How many types and sizes are…

A collection of rooster photos from 500px.

So you want to have your own egg laying chickens? Let me warn you now, chickens are the gateway animal to homesteading. Chickens a...

Chickens see the world in a unique way due to some unique physical traits of their eyes, so read on to learn all about chicken vision!

Chickens are all the rage right now. I have so many friends who have little coops, and they have filled them with chickens. Many of them want the fresh eggs, but some just like those

If you’re a poultry fan curious about the world’s cutest chicken breeds, you’ve come to the perfect spot. Discover, read, ... Read more

Hen Party by Linda Volrath