Poultry

Polish chickens are known for their top knots of feathers and unusual appearance. The puffy crests set the Polish apart from other chicken breeds. Sexing Polish baby chicks is often … Read Post

Frizzles have a different type of plumage than other chickens. The feathers on a Frizzle twist and curl away from the body instead of lying flat. These curly feathers make … Read Post

Adult chickens go through a molting process at least once a year. During a molt, the chicken loses old or broken feathers and regrows new ones. Feather regrowth is crucial … Read Post

If you are lucky enough to own the rare Sultan chicken, you want to feed your pet well.  But when you get one, you’ll need to ensure they’re eating the … Read Post

Are you thinking of adding Ameraucana chickens to your backyard flock or commercial hatchery?  You need to provide plenty of space and proper nutrition to care for these incredible birds.  … Read Post

Choosing breeds of chicken for cold climates takes some extra care.  After all, not every chicken will handle winter time as well as the last.  Which chickens thrive during those … Read Post

Pekin chickens are a true bantam breed with conflicting origin stories. They’re gentle birds with all different colored feathers. But they aren’t the earliest or most dependable layers. So, when … Read Post

When I was a kid, my mom always pointed out the different birds in the Murray McMurray magazine. “Let’s get one of those!” I would say excitedly at every chicken … Read Post

Cream Legbars are an autosexing dual-purpose breed of bird. The brilliant blue color of their eggs has made them especially popular among backyard chicken keepers. So, when do Cream Legbar … Read Post

When considering what breed of chicken to add to your backyard flock, it’s important to consider how different poultry gets along with each other.  Can you keep Seramas with standard … Read Post