by Manda H | May 30, 2023 | Chicken Breeds, Poultry
All About Bantams Curious about those adorable little chickens known as bantams? You might be wondering what exactly sets them apart. Well, let me enlighten you! Bantams, often referred to as “Mini Chickens,” are actually miniature versions of standard... 
by Katie L | Oct 31, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Chicken Breeds
Breed Spotlight: Ayam Cemani The Ayam Cemani chicken originates from the Java island of Indonesia and the word, ayam, directly translates from Indonesian to English as chicken. But before we dive into this breed, let’s get the hard part out of the way first;... 
by Meghan H | Aug 1, 2022 | Chicken Breeds
Ameraucana Or Easter Egger, What’s The Difference? Blue egg-laying chickens can be a unique and beautiful way to expand your flock and create a rainbow of eggs in your basket, but there is a lot of confusion about how to differentiate between blue egg-laying... 
by Meghan H | Jun 27, 2022 | Chicken Breeds
Breed Spotlight: The Polish Who says chickens can’t be fun AND functional? The Polish chicken is recognizable by its beautiful crest and lays medium-sized white eggs. Believe it or not, the Polish chicken did not originate in Poland. The breed was given that... 
by Meghan H | Apr 25, 2022 | Chicken Breeds
Breed Spotlight: The Legbar The Legbar chicken breed is quite popular in the United Kingdom, where the breed was first developed in the 1930s. But in spite of the Legbar’s chatty personality, great foraging ability, and production of sky blue eggs, it isn’t a breed... 
by Jess N | Feb 14, 2022 | Chicken Breeds
What Is a Bantam Chicken and Why Own Them? You may have heard about bantam chickens, but what are they, and why are they so small!? Bantams are a small variety of fowl, typically chickens and even ducks. Bantams tend to be a quarter to half the size of a standard-size...