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Unfortunately they have always been overshadowed by the Rhode Island Red which was created around the same time. They are friendly hens that tend to make good pets and are easy to tame so are ideal for kids. However they can be food aggressive with other breeds, so be careful when mixing with other breeds.

The hens weigh in at 6. They also have a broody tendency and make great mothers. To this day the Orpington breed is a favorite of many small farms and backyard poultry enthusiasts. They are large and have copious feathering which comes in several varieties — buff is regarded as the favorite.

Next to the Orpington, this is possibly the most well known chicken breed worldwide. This breed was created in the mid s in Rhode Island — their fame is such that it is the state chicken there.

They are excellent layers and are rarely broody. They do well in confinement or free range and are a very low maintenance chicken to keep. Rhode Island Reds are docile and friendly with humans, but can be pushy with other breeds. They can be quite noisy too so urban living really would not suit them. Their comb is shaped more like a crown and it is the only breed with such a comb.

Also the plumage of the hens and roosters is totally different with the ladies having a spangled appearance. Originating in Sicily, this breed has the typical slender Mediterranean build. Although it can be used as a dual purpose hen, it is not very meaty.

They tolerate heat very well but do not tolerate confinement at all as they are an active and restless chicken. Egg laying is considered to be low to moderate with large white eggs per week. The hens are not broody by nature. Hens will lay 4 large eggs each week and are not known for being broody. Their personality is a little distant although they are friendly enough with humans.

The Speckled Sussex is one variety of the very old Sussex breed. This breed has been around since the Roman invasion of Britain. Personality-wise they are a calm, docile and friendly bird.

They do well with children and can become tame enough to sit in your lap. They are quite cold hardy but do not enjoy the heat so much.

If allowed to free range they are excellent foragers but they do tolerate confinement well. They were kept as a dual purpose chicken and in their heyday supplied London with meat for the markets. This is a dual purpose breed that will put out large brown eggs a week. Hens are known for being a bit broody but they do make great mothers. They do well in confinement but excel when allowed to free range and this will reflect in the feed bill they are excellent scavengers. Overall they are a mellow, low maintenance breed that is available in standard or bantam size and is suitable for kids or as a lap chicken.

It is thought they originated from Transylvania, which explains their other nicknames: the Transylvanian naked neck or Kaalnek.

They like to forage and roam, but they will tolerate confinement. If they are allowed to range they are good foragers, active and vigorous. They are generally a placid and calm hen.

This breed does better in warmer areas but will be hardy enough in cold areas with some protection. It is a handsome chicken with black and buff plumage. A hen weighs around the 5lb mark with roosters around 7lb. They are fast to grow and mature and are very suitable for small farms and homesteads. She is winter hardy to most climates and available in both standard and bantam sizes. The hens are decent layers of cream eggs — around 3 per week and they lay well throughout the winter.

They do like to be active so free ranging is best for them as they are good foragers. Here in the US they are gaining popularity as a dual purpose bird that is great for small farms and homesteads.

They are decent layers and produce large dark brown eggs each week. The darkness of their eggs can rival some Marans. The Welsummer will tolerate confinement but do best when free ranging as they are excellent foragers. They are a low maintenance breed that is smart, curious and friendly with humans.

They can be a bit raucous so urban living is not really for them. The Wyandotte chicken came into being in the late s. It was created to be a dual purpose breed providing for both meat and eggs. They are a large breed with hens weighing around 6lb and roosters around 8lb. The hens are good layers of light brown eggs, usually around 4 per week. Wyandottes are an aloof chicken, friendly to a point but they do not really enjoy being picked up or held. They were new and novel and were crossed with just about every breed known, giving us the richness of breeds that we see today.

The Cochin is a large bird and is covered head to toe in feathers. They are slow moving so need to be kept safe from predators. On the egg laying side, hens are not the best performers.

However they do have a tendency towards broodiness so make great moms. Here in the US they are not considered a breed but a feather variation of whichever breed they are hatched from Polish and Cochins are quite prone to frizzles. Just remember that their feathers can be broken easily and the curling affects their ability to fly.

They are a sweet and gentle breed that enjoys being with their humans and make very good show or exhibition birds. The Polish has an unmistakable appearance — the girls have pom pom hairdos and the boys look like bad hair days!

They are gentle, quiet, friendly and are well suited for children. They are mainly used for ornamental or show purposes these days, but they do lay fairly well. Hens can lay large eggs each week.

Just remember that their head feathers can cause problems as they impinge upon the eyesight, so these chickens should be confined or supervised in free ranging. The Silkie is a much loved breed all over the world. Originating in China, this breed has become one of the most popular chickens of all time.

They are best known for their furry rather than feathered look. Kids just love to touch them as they also feel furry. This breed makes for great pets since they love to cuddle, quiet and are very friendly. The hens are frequently used as broodies since they love to sit on eggs and they make very attentive mothers. The Breese chicken originated in France and is the premier meat chicken in the world. Raising this hen is very strictly controlled and only farmers that conform to the specifications are allowed to sell their chickens as Bresse.

The American Bresse has been around for a few years now. It is the same breed but cannot be called a Bresse as it would violate trade standards. This chicken breed is primarily a meat breed however hens do lay a moderate amount of cream colored eggs each year.

There are some color variations, but the most well-known color is white. They can be flighty and aloof with people. The Cornish Cross broiler was created by the poultry industry over 50 years ago and still dominates the meat market today.

Their growth rate is phenomenal so unfortunately they do not live much beyond six months. Generally they are docile and calm. They do not forage but would rather hang out by the feeder.

On the rare occasion that a hen lives to produce eggs, they will lay small light brown eggs each week. As you might expect, they are well suited to cold climates and are found in several color varieties. Worldwide they are in need of conservation. She will frequently perch on your shoulder and talk to you — needless to say she is a perfect chicken for kids.

They come in a variety of colors with mille fleur being the most desirable. They have beards, muffs, vulture hocks and feathered feet, so an all round profusion of feathers! The hens have a mixed reputation as layers.

I have found them to lay small cream eggs fairly consistently through the warmer months shutting down for winter. These hens are very friendly and calm and do well with children. They are good foragers, but really should be kept in a covered area for their own safety. The ladies are fair to moderate layers of small white eggs. They also make great broodies and are wonderful mothers.

The breed is not particularly winter hardy, nor do they enjoy too much heat. They should have plenty of room as they are active and like to fly. She is a talkative, curious and social bird that likes to be active.

They can be found with either a single or rose comb better for cold climates. These little hens always range together as a flock to improve their chances of survival. The hens will lay small cream eggs and are exceptional sitters, so much so that they are frequently used on English game farms to raise partridges.

The Pekin bantam is a British breed that is known elsewhere as a Cochin bantam. As their name suggests, they are a true bantam and there is no standard counterpart. They are well feathered, but despite all that feathering they really do not tolerate winters too well. There are several color varieties to choose from and can become great pets especially for children.

Interestingly the roosters are hen feathered which means there is no plumage difference in the sexes. The chicken has a rose comb and stunning plumage — there are two color varieties gold and silver. Unfortunately there is a high mortality rate for chicks in this breed making them difficult to raise — so not a hen for a novice. These little birds are friendly, active and very social. Roosters are not known for aggression at all.

The Serama owns the title of the smallest chicken in the world. These tiny chickens are generally under gm 17oz but there are some that are only half this size. This breed is friendly, gentle, loves human company and is quiet.

For the next two to three weeks, the hens will continue to lay fertilized eggs by then. Stop the breeding method and introduce another rooster. After two weeks, the eggs will have small white splotch like a bullseye which means the eggs are fertile. Storing and Setting Fertilized Eggs Store eggs at 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with their pointy end down, for about a week.

Then position them all in the incubator simultaneously. This method will make the eggs develop all at the same time. Overall, these steps will give you a decent hatch rate.

But anything longer than a week will drop the hatch rate. There are surprisingly a lot of ways to multiply your flocks of chickens. Planning on how to breed chickens can be very exciting. The process is fun for the whole family to enjoy as well. The best output is to do your research and take notes. The most important thing is raising your chickens will fulfill your goal of breeding fowls in the first place. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

But before you begin to breed fowls, a plan of action is an utmost necessity. Why do you need to breed chickens? Do you have more than enough time to artificially help your chickens along the process? If not, do you trust your hens can do it all for you? Can Chickens Eat Celery? Oh yea, I guess I need to add some Marans! Terri O. Rooster 3 Songster 10 Years.

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