Poultry breeds

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

What is the best chicken breed? That depends on your goals and your space. Continue reading for the 20 most popular chicken breeds.

My dear husband, Jim, has agreed to build me a chicken coop for my birthday; which is coming up very soon on April 12. Meanwhile, I have been gathering information about chickens so I can start off running instead of making some stupid mistakes with my first flock of sweet little chickens. This blog will be lots of chicken information amassed over several weeks. I have also ordered the pictured book for reference: An inspiringly clean chicken coop Here at Sunset, we solve the problem of the…

Hello, To all those new backyard chicken people who have joined this site for chickens. Some of you don't have any yet though and you are probably wondering, "Hm, what is the BEST chicken breed out there?" well I've got some answers, I have the...

As a seasoned hand in the world of poultry, I’ve come to appreciate the value of white egg-laying chicken varieties. These birds are prolific layers, often producing a fresh egg daily. The Leghorn chicken, known for its white feathers and active behavior, is the most famous among them. Originating from Italy, it’s a hardy breed [...]

As someone who's been working with poultry for a long time, I can tell you that broiler breed selection is a critical step in optimizing performance. It's the

Kikiriki chickens are also called Serama chickens. They are very small and lay light brown and white eggs. People raise them as ornamental chickens and as pets.

So you’ve decided to embark upon the journey of keeping backyard chickens. Good on you! We have our resident chook expert Claire Bickle to tell you everything you need to know about getting started.

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