different Cool Chicken Breeds

If you are considering becoming a backyard chicken keeper, then you have a lot of studying to do. You’re going to have to figure out which chicken breeds you want to raise, what your goal of chicken ownership will be, and how to care for them best. Each chicken breed is going to have its…

The Araucana chicken is an interesting breed with some unique features. And if you’re interested in learning more about it, you’ve come to the right place! We’re going to look at everything you need to know about Araucanas, from their history to their characteristics and behavior. And if you’re thinking about keeping them yourself, we’ve…

A name like the Easter Egger chicken instantly piques our curiosity! Where did this chook come from? What does it look like? And most importantly of all, does it lay chocolate eggs?! For answers to all these questions and more, you’ve come to the right place. We have everything you need to know about the…

Have you heard about bantam chickens and want to learn more? Then you’ve come to the right place! We have everything you need to know about these compact chooks. We’ll explore what a bantam chicken is, and the different breeds and varieties that are out there. And we’ll look at what to consider if you’re…

If you’re interested in chicken breeds, one breed you need to know about is the Polish chicken. You may also hear it referred to as the Poland, Paduan or Top Hat chicken. This amazing bird has a large crest that means it really stands out from the crowd. But there’s lots more that’s interesting about…

Java chickens are a docile and easy-to-care American breed that originated in the Far East and came to North America in the early 19th century. Then, it was developed in the US from 1835 to 1850 for a dual purpose, egg and meat production. You can find four varieties nowadays, but the American Poultry Association…

Vorwerk chicken (Vorwerkhuhn) is a breed named after Oscar Vorwerk, a merchant from Hamburg, Germany, who created it. Even though the new breed was officially established in 1919, it almost died out after the Second World War. This fast-growing and hardy chicken breed is highly appreciated nowadays, primarily thanks to its dual purpose. They live…

Frizzle chickens are a lovely, fun-looking Asian breed with curly feathers you can keep as pets or for egg production. Only several countries recognize this unique chicken as a separate breed, but the US is not one of them. Since you can find numerous variations and colors, they are technically not a special breed but…

Aseel chickens, sometimes called Asil chickens, are an ancient breed that originated in India. The first birds came to Europe in the 1840s, while the American Poultry Association’ recognized them as a separate breed only in 1981. In the past, highly aggressive roosters were kept for cockfighting, but that has changed over time. Nowadays, most…