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Chicken Egg Colors Chart

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Chickens can lay white, brown, blue, green, and even pink eggs. The eggshell color is controlled by genetics and varies per breed. A chicken egg colors chart provides an overview of the egg color per breed. You can consult the charts on this page or download the chicken egg colors charts as free printables. Free […]

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Marans Chicken: The Chocolate Egg Layer

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

The Marans is a French breed of chickens that lay beautiful dark brown eggs. They’re a pretty large breed, which makes them excellent chickens to keep both for meat and eggs. Marans are very popular among chicken keepers worldwide due to their friendly nature and excellent egg-laying skills! Let’s have a closer look at these […]

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Wyandotte Chicken: Complete Breed Guide

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Wyandotte chickens are an American chicken breed. They are ideal for both meat and egg production and are considered an excellent option for beginners. The most popular color in Wyandotte chickens is the Silver Laced, but together with the experts of the Dutch Wyandotte Club, we have explored all possible colors and characteristics of this […]

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Linebreeding, Inbreeding & Outcrossing

By Nick

As a breeder, you have a couple of possible ways to set up for selective breeding. They all come with their own advantages and trade-offs. How are the genes passed? What are the pitfalls? What’s the best way of mating birds? Let’s discuss. Breeding and the Gene Pool All plants and animals contain unique genetic […]

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Orpington: A Friendly Giant Breed Profile

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Orpingtons are a large, heavy, dual-purpose chicken breed with a kind temperament. They come in different color varieties, with ‘buff’ being the most popular. Their easy-going character makes them the ideal breed for beginners or chicken keepers with children. Let’s start with a couple of key takeaways! If you don’t feel like reading the article, […]

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Vorwerk Chicken

By Nick

Vorwerk chickens are a German breed with a beautiful black-on-gold pattern. Next to the large fowl, there is also a Bantam version with a European strain and a separate US variety. Let’s have a closer look. Eggs 170 eggs yearly Egg Color Cream Egg Size Medium Weight 5 – 7 lbs Hardiness Cold Temperament Active […]

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Brahma Chickens: Friendly Giant Breed Profile

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Brahma chickens are stunning giant chickens called King of Poultry. Originally from the Far East, they were responsible for the Hen Fever. There is a lot to say about these big royal chickens. Let’s have a closer look. Eggs Depending on the string: 150 – 300 eggs yearly Egg Color Brown Egg Size Large Weight […]

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55 Flowery & Breeds by Silverudd

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

In 1955, Martin Silverudd from Sweden created some auto-sexing chicken breeds that gained international fame. The most popular and well-known one is the 55 Flowery, available in hatcheries in the US and Europe. Let’s have a look at the 55 Flowery and some of the other breeds. The views of Martin Silverudd Living in 1955, […]

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Dutch Bantam

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

One of the true Bantam breeds in the world is the Dutch Bantam. Because of its distinguished look, egg-laying capability, and small size, it’s a favorite breed for show breeders, hobbyists, and backyard keepers worldwide. Let’s discuss the main characteristics, history, and personality. Eggs Up to 160 eggs per year Egg Color Cream Egg Size […]

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Chicken Breeding and Genetics

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

With selective breeding, it’s possible to create a chicken that has all the specific characteristics you are looking for. But it’s not just picking genes from a menu. It can get pretty complex. However, the basics are easy and fun to learn. Let’s look at the basics of breeding and genetics: The Chicken Genome Like […]

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