Chickens are one of the most useful animals on the planet and many people are getting into raising them, even in the city. Many breeds can be used for three purposes, for meat, eggs and fertilizer. If someone wants to raise chickens in their back yard, it is wise to pick a breed that is …
The buttercup chicken, also known as the Sicilian Buttercup, was developed in the 1800′s in Sicily. It is reported that one female and one male were imported to the US later in that century and today’s line remain the direct descendants of the original couple. This line of chicken is rare, beautiful and exhibition worthy, …
Wonder what an Appenzeller Spitzhauben is, and what is curious about it? Then, join the rapidly growing group of people who love this distinctive breed of chicken. Named for its fluffy crest that looks so much like the lacy hats worn by women in the Appenzeller region in Switzerland, the Swiss national chicken is now …