by Manda H | May 30, 2023 | Chicken Breeds, Poultry
All About Bantams by Published on 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... 
by Meghan H | Jul 20, 2020 | Breed Spotlight
Breed Spotlight: Barred Plymouth Rock Of all the chicken breeds that exist in the United States, perhaps none are as iconic as the Barred Plymouth Rock. As a very young girl, I recall my first exposure to chickens involved a Barred Rock. My great-grandmother had a... 
by Meghan H | Apr 20, 2020 | Breed Spotlight
Breed Spotlight: The Dominique Of the many different chicken breeds available in the United States, the Dominique is perhaps the breed most shrouded in mystery about its origin. The Dominique is reported as being the earliest breed of chicken in US history. The barred... 
by Jess N | Aug 13, 2018 | Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Meat Birds
5 Dual Purpose Breeds To Consider Dual purpose chickens are a great addition to any flock. A dual purpose breed is one that lays eggs consistently as well as being a breed that can be a meat provider. Dual purpose breeds are commonly a heavy breed, and are hardy as... 
by Meghan H | Aug 6, 2018 | Chickens
High Production Layers Are Top Choices for Small Flock Owners For many small farm owners, having a steady supply of eggs is one of the top reasons for owning a flock of backyard chickens. We want to highlight three of our top-producing layer breeds for you to...