Common Chicken Breeds for Backyard Owners

2022-12-13T20:34:32-08:00

When you think about a flock of backyard poultry, what kind of chicken comes to mind? Do you dream of Delawares, plead for a Plymouth Rock or wish for a Wyandotte? Here we will describe the most popular and commonly found chicken breeds for California backyard owners so you can better identify which bird will best suit your needs. What to Look For First, let’s go over a few defining features that will help with identification. Most notably, the “plumage” (feathers) of many breeds will come in a variety of colors, making identification strictly based on color difficult. When comparing

Common Chicken Breeds for Backyard Owners2022-12-13T20:34:32-08:00

The Chicken and the Egg: Which Breed to Buy, and Why

2020-09-08T11:26:21-07:00

If you’ve started the process of procuring poultry and choosing chickens, you’ve probably found yourself in need of some background on breeds. After all, there are LOTS of different kinds of chickens out there, and not all of them are created equal! The type of bird that best suits your needs will be determined by considering the following factors:  Your local temperature,  The size of the space available for your chickens to use & the temperament you want your chickens to have,  The amount of time you have and the age you want to start with, Your unique preferences when

The Chicken and the Egg: Which Breed to Buy, and Why2020-09-08T11:26:21-07:00
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