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Breed Profile: Java Chicken
December 28, 2023 · · Chickens 101

The Java chicken has origins in Southeast Asia and became the foundation of American poultry in the 1800s. This heritage breed is worthy of conservation for its hardy, dual-purpose qualities.

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Breed Profile: Welsummer Chicken
February 6, 2023 · · Chickens 101

The Welsummer chicken is known for egg color, reliably laying dark brown speckled eggs. This Dutch chicken makes an attractive and pleasant member of the homestead.

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Meet the Top 15 Best Brown Egg Layers
October 24, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

Brown egg laying hens consistently appear on best egg layer lists and can be the backbone of a productive backyard flock, many laying more than 200 eggs per year.

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Breed Profile: Golden Comet Chickens
November 26, 2021 · · Chickens 101

Golden Comet chickens are friendly, calm, and prolific layers, making excellent backyard birds, but life is often shortened by reproductive tract issues.

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Breed Profile: Langshan Chicken
September 14, 2021 · · Chickens 101

The Langshan chicken is a hardy, dual-purpose bird from China that lays purple-brown eggs and is well adapted to damp conditions.

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