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BYC Breeder DirectoryDO NOT order from DC Heritage Poultry!! Believe the negative reviews! Unscrupulous and practicing animal cruelty based on so many sick chicken...
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New project “Cerato Shamo”I'm fascinated by this mutation and I am curious if you made any more progress on this project?
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The Brahma chickenNice to know you also like this awesome breed! I hope your silkie can brood some!!!- Gigachad poultry
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The Brahma chickenI am quite smitten with these big beauties - and hope to get a few chicks this year 😊 I wonder if my silkie hen can brood 3 of them 🤭🤭🤭 - might...- Ponypoor
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Difference between Easter Eggers and Ameraucanas! With Review. (Optional)What makes it even harder is that some hatchery's claim their Americana is a cross between the Ameraucana and Araucana.- PopPop63
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Difference between Easter Eggers and Ameraucanas! With Review. (Optional)Pretty good article.... Just a few spelling and grammar problems in the beginning of the article.- GirlsHuntToo
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California Breeders & HatcheriesI like using www.avbirds.com had really good experiences with them.
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California Breeders & HatcheriesPlease do not buy from Hilltop Farm in Corona, Ca. I was shipped sick chickens who were not given enough Hydration gel to make a 2 day journey...
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Sexing SilkiesExcellent article. Easy to read, descriptive with plenty of relatable images. Had a fun time pausing and analyzing my own silkies behavior. I have...- 5OneChick
Chicken Breeds
Learn about various chicken breeds, browse tons of pictures, and read people's experiences with the diversity of types of chickens.
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A Guide to Pekin Bantams (A.K.A. Cochin Bantams in the US)
- My Pretty Pekins
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Having a fair amount of experience with Pekins (arguably the best chicken breed ever, IMHO), I thought I'd share that in the hopes that some new... -
Partridge Chantecler: a Cold-hardy Dual Purpose Breed
- Shello
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In the early 1900’s, Dr. John E Wilkinson of Alberta Canada was appalled by economic losses encountered by poultrymen due to the freezing of the... -
The Americano Chicken: What You Need To Know
- BYC Project Manager
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Although this chicken is not actually a chicken breed, but a hybrid, it is still one of the most popular choices for beginners and experienced... -
Silkie Myths and Facts
- PioneerChicks
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The top 11 friendliest chicken breeds.
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1. Silkies They are soft and fluffy. Silkies are also one of the cutest chicken breeds. Most silkies end up looking more like a stuffed animal... -
La Fleche (Devil Bird)
- Clucksworth12
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Alot of chickens have names based on their combs, right? And for other unique traits of their breed, or even where and how they The silkies for... -
The Best Breed of Chicken... For You
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What chicken breed is best for you based on needs, wants, and environment. -
7 Reasons to Love White Crested Polishes.
- Kuntry Klucker
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With their crazy 80’s rock band hair do, it’s hard not to love this fancy breed. Dressed in black and white, they look like they’re going to a... -
F3 GLW/Sexlink/BLRW x SLW
- Poultrybonkers
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Mixed Hen Hatched 12-08-16 SLW bought 5-3-17 From MPC Bred to the hen above this is their chick -
The Salmon Faverolle
- The Angry Hen
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I have decided to make an article based upon my success with the well-known breed, Faverolle in hopes to help new backyard chicken keeps looking... -
The Brahma chicken
- Gigachad poultry
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Into: The Brahma chicken is a fascinating breed known for its majestic appearance, gentle nature, and historical significance in the world of... -
What Type of Chicken?
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If you are looking into to getting chickens you have most likely seen the array of types and colors. The real question is what type of bird is the... -
My Chicks
- CheeksFarm
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My Chicks i have left out of my 2nd hatch. Their Father is pictured as well Their Father is a Beautfuil White Americana the mother is a brown... -
D'Anver chicken breed rating
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The adorable chubby cheeked Belgian Bearded d'Anvers bantams are a wonderful breed for novices and experts. They are great for cold weather... -
A step by step guide to choosing the right chicken breed for you
- BlueTheBrahma
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A detailed guide to chicken breed choice simplified with codes for each breed. -
Top 15 White Chicken Breeds (With Pictures)
- BYC Project Manager
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Many people choose their chickens according to their ability to lay eggs, while others select them based on their appearance! Black, yellow, red... -
Chicken Breed Traits
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Scroll down you will see that there is multiple charts containing all sorts of chicken breeds. The way this chart is designed is that you choose a... -
Top 6 Favorite Chicken Breeds
- SilkieChicken123
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There are tons of Breeds of Chickens out there, I know. But I just wanted to make a quick article on my top 6 personal favorite breeds of...