heritage-chickens

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: Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chicken
November 2, 2023 · · Chickens 101

What Are Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chickens? Not only are they unique and endangered heritage breed Swiss poultry, with striking colors and crest, they are adapted to tough, cold mountain conditions.

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Breed Profile: Campine Chicken
November 2, 2023 · · Chickens 101

The Campine chicken is a beautiful and thrifty egg layer, descended from an ancient line of heritage chickens from Belgium.

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

The Ancona chicken is an endangered heritage breed from Italy. Once a popular layer, the Ancona hen continues to be hardy and productive.

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Breed Profile: Russian Orloff Chicken
December 1, 2022 · · Chickens 101

The Russian Orloff chicken is a hardy dual-purpose breed of Russian heritage chicken developed in the 18th century for beauty and utility. Once mature, they are extremely cold-tolerant.

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Does it Matter if You Raise Heritage Chicken Breeds or Hybrids?
August 19, 2022 · · Chickens 101

What are heritage chicken breeds? You may be asking this question if you start looking at different breeds of chickens to start a backyard flock.

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Breed Profile: Swedish Flower Hen
July 5, 2022 · · Chickens 101

The Swedish Flower Hen is a hardy, heritage landrace with beautiful plumage and a friendly nature. They are self-sufficient survivors, but the breed needs urgent conservation.

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Breed Profile: Dominique Chicken
April 5, 2022 · · Chickens 101

The Dominique chicken is the oldest American breed and an icon of rural self-sufficiency, being very hardy and an excellent forager and mother. Her calm and friendly nature makes her an excellent choice for the homestead.

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Breed Profile: Egyptian Fayoumi Chicken
January 4, 2022 · · Chickens 101

Egyptian Fayoumi chickens are tough and thrifty birds with remarkable disease resistance and heat tolerance. They are highly fertile and good layers.

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Breed Profile: Lakenvelder Chicken
February 19, 2021 · · Chickens 101

Lakenvelder chickens are excellent foragers, good layers, and are hardy birds with beautifully striking plumage. They are an endangered heritage breed from Germany and the Netherlands.

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