Introducing the Steele Egger, a hybrid chicken born from the creative vision of Lisa Steele, the creator behind the ‘Fresh Eggs Daily’ blog. Exclusively available at Meyer Hatchery, this chicken turns heads with its captivating blue, green, and occasionally tan eggs. Characteristics The Steele Egger, carefully bred for its good looks, comes in blue or […]
If you’re looking to add some flair to your flock, the Japanese Bantam, or Chabo, is going to bring plenty of that. It has the shortest legs and a high-reaching tail, making it look like a petite powerhouse. In this breed, it’s not about the eggs, but about adding some class to the coop! Characteristics […]
Most popular chicken breeds in America
Pekin Bantams are soaring in popularity, and it’s no surprise why! With their delightful demeanor, pleasant nature, and undeniable cuteness, they’re capturing hearts everywhere. These small chickens are particularly popular among families with children, who adore having them as pet chickens. Pekin Bantams, sometimes called Cochin Bantams, might lead you to believe they’re the bantam […]
With its unique appearance, rareness, and culinary excellence, the Dong Tao chicken is nothing like the average backyard chicken.
Have you ever heard about American Bresse? If you haven’t, it is likely because this poultry breed isn’t that common in the US and Canada. It is the US take on the famous French Bresse chicken breed, known as one of the tastiest chickens ever. Besides having an exceptional taste, American Bresse is a decent […]
Discover the Svart Hona, Sweden’s intriguing contribution to the poultry world. Known for its all-black appearance and resilient nature, the Swedish Black Hen embodies a remarkable blend of mystery and adaptability. Let’s go over it’s main takeaways. Eggs Between 80-100 eggs yearly Egg Color White Egg Size Small Weight 3 lbs – 4 lbs Hardiness […]
Have you ever heard of the Kadaknath chicken? This unique breed is one of the rarest chicken breeds known for its dark color. But unlike its famous black counterpart, the Ayam Cemani, the Kadaknath is not as widely recognized. Eggs 80 eggs per year Egg Color Brown with pink tint Egg Size Small Weight 2.5 […]
Blue Plymouth Rock chickens stand out as a beautiful heritage breed with gorgeous blue-gray plumage. Plymouth Rocks have won the hearts of chicken keepers and poultry enthusiasts worldwide. This less common variety of the Plymouth Rock breed is resilient, cold-hardy, and beginner-friendly. Characteristics While the Blue Plymouth Rock’s charm is undeniable, it remains less popular […]
With contributions from the Dutch Wyandotte Club and Cactus Hill Poultry We collaborated with Blue Wyandotte breeders of the Dutch Wyandotte Club and Cactus Hill Poultry to collect all there is to know about the blue Wyandotte. Should you still have any questions, feel free to contact us, and we’ll update the guide. Characteristics | […]
