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Backyard Chicken Breeds

Learn all about backyard chicken breeda and their eggs. Determine which breeds would be best for your family; which are the best egg-layers and which are the quietest. Learn everything you want to know about different chicken breeds, so you can be sure to choose those that will fit most perfectly into your family life.

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Raising Happy Chickens

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Articles covering everything that's fun about having your own flock of chickens, from fun facts to h

No matter whether you keep chickens in your backyard to provide eggs for your family, or whether you look on them solely as pets, there's no doubt that keeping chickens is fun!On this page, we celebrate everything that's just fun about having chickens.

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Backyard chicken breeds: which one is best for you?

Choosing the right chicken breed for your family - pin for later.

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5 chicken breeds that lay beautifully colored eggs.

Which chickens lay lovely colourful eggs? Here are five breeds that lay white, cream, blue, green and chocolate eggs - and is there such a thing as a black chicken egg? #chickeneggs #backyardchickens #chickeneggscolors #blackeggs

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Are chickens right for you? Take my ten point quiz!

Caring for chickens isn't hard, but it is a commitment. Ask yourself these 10 questions to see whether you're ready. Chickens are fun, they're great stress relievers and they produce the most fantastic, healthy eggs. But they are a responsibility. Read the ten questions here >>

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Red star chickens: designer birds or mutts of the poultry world?

Red Star chickens are also known as red sex-links, because their gender can be determined as soon as they hatch. They're friendly, curious and funny - but are they a good match for the rest of your flock? Find out here! #backyardchickens #chickenbreeds #homesteading #redstarchickens #chickensforchildren #chickenbreedswithpictures

the ultimate guide for beginners to learn how to breed and maintain chickens in your backyard

Best Chicken Breed Encyclopedias: In-Depth Guides, Care Tips & Breed Profiles for Every Flock

The best chicken breed encyclopedias do a handful of things: They offer in-depth breed profiles, they provide practical care tips for backyard poultry keepers, and they help you navigate everything from egg-laying abilities to color varieties—just to name a few highlights. These guides are designed to make choosing the right chickens for your flock simple, whether you’re a beginner or expanding your coop with new birds. Plus, with breed histories and advice on rare heritage breeds as well as popular favorites, you’ll find all the information you need, including handy guides to breeds by color and egg type.

Backyard chicken breeds - with pictures!

Choosing the right chicken breed for your family is as important as choosing the right family dog. Here's a choice of the most popular breeds - with pictures. #backyardchickens101 #backyardchickens #homesteading #chickenbreedswithpictures

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All about the Light Sussex chicken breed.

Is the Light Sussex breed right for your flock? Pin for later.

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Red Star chickens - also known as Golden Comets. Here's a rundown of what they're like.

Red Star Chickens: designer birds or the mutts of the poultry world? Genetically designed to produce eggs day after day, the Red Star is a favorite of commercial egg producers. But are they a good choice for a backyard flock? This guide to the Red Star chicken will help you work out whether it's the right chicken for you, or whether you ought to look elsewhere.

Chickens and children - which breeds work best?

Which chicken breeds are good for children? Pin for later.

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Wyandotte chickens: the right breed for you? 8 ways to decide.

The Wyandotte chicken: 8 facts to help you decide whether this is the right breed for your family. #wyandotte #backyardchickens #homesteading #chickenbreeds

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Silkie chickens: the gentlest breed for children.

Silkie chickens: cuddly, kind, non-aggressive roos, good broodies - but are they the right chicken breed for your family? Find out, here! #backyardchickens #silkiechickens #homesteading #chickenbreedswithpictures

Raising chickens for eggs: basic requirements

How to care for laying hens to make sure you get the most delicious eggs! Covers cost, breeds, best feed, security, how to tell when a hen is coming into lay, and when they start. #chickeneggs #homesteading #eggnutrition #raisingchickensforeggs

Best Chicken Breeds - With Pictures! Friendly Chicken Breeds, Colorful Eggs, Hardiness and More

Looking for best type of chicken for your backyard flock? Come see this list of the best 18 chicken breeds, including chickens that lay colorful eggs, the most friendly chicken breeds for families and kids, chickens that are exceptionally heat-tolerant or cold-hardy, pretty and unique chicken breeds with fluffy heads and feathered feet, and more. Photos of each breed included, plus baby chick pictures!