Tag: Chicken

Our Ameraucanas don’t really like going out in the snow, but because they have small pea combs and smaller wattles, they are resistant to frostbite on these areas. They also lay well during colder seasons. Offering your flock extra treats during the colder months can lift their spirits and provide extra protein. Do Ameraucana chickens […]

The Brahma chicken is nicknamed the King of Poultry because of their extremely large size. Roosters can weigh up to 18 pounds and hens up to 14 pounds. Brahma Chicken Price Eggs $3 per egg. Chicks $7 each. What’s the most expensive chicken? Have you thought about how expensive a chicken can cost? You will […]

Although there are always exceptions, Brahma chickens, overall, tend to be a quieter breed on average. “In spite of their bulk, Brahmas are moderate. Even when crowing they know how to behave: They make relatively little noise and are not fanatic crowers.” Are Brahmas quiet? They come in a number of varieties, including partridge, light, […]

between 5 and 8 years. Like many other chickens, Brahmas can live between 5 and 8 years. Unfortunately, the inability to fly very high or very far because of their size does keep them grounded more often than not. When it comes to keeping them contained, this is a good thing. How many years do […]

Approximately 300 per year, or 5-6 eggs each week. This number will vary based on her feed, her age, and the time of year. While brahmas do very well in the cold, hens don’t typically lay during the shorter days of the year (unless supplementary light is provided), or when they’re very young or very […]

Araucanas. What Chicken Lays The Bluest Eggs? Araucana eggs are the bluest eggs known, and are caused by the oocyan gene. This breed evolved in Chile, and all other blue egg laying breeds are descended from Araucanas. What chicken lays the most beautiful eggs? 1. Araucanas. Named after the Araucana region of Chile, where these […]

Friendly and curious, Super Blues are prolific layers of large, blue-tinted eggs, averaging five to six eggs a week, even during the heat of summer. Typically, Super Blue hens begin laying at 22-24 weeks of age. Bear in mind that they tend to be broody! On average, 15/16 pullets will lay blue eggs when they […]

Another heavy breed with a lovely temperament – a Plymouth Rock chicken can’t fly high, or far. Plus, they become so close to your family they won’t want to leave! What breed of chicken flies the best? Bantams are the best flyers: their small body makes it easier for them to take off! My bantam […]

The Plymouth Rock comes in several color palettes but the barred Rock is the most well-known. She is a good hen for small homesteads that want a dependable layer. They have lots of dense feathering which makes them cold hardy. What is the most cold hardy chicken? Three docile, cold hardy breeds that do well […]

For a true, purebred Ameraucana, you are looking at about $20-$25 for a hen and slightly less for a rooster, roughly $18. These prices also depend on the breeder, the color and lineage of the chicken, and availability. Are Ameraucana chickens rare? Ameraucanas are a rare chicken and will turn heads. They are very docile […]

And not necessarily harmful; blue eggs are widely eaten and the Araucana, in particular, is a very popular exotic chicken breed. Do blue eggs taste different? One of the most popular questions we get asked by visitors to our farm is about the color of our eggs: Do the different colors have a different taste? […]

Generally, Plymouth Rocks are not extremely aggressive, and tame quite easily. Some males and hens are big and active enough to be quite a problem if they become aggressive. Are Plymouth Rock chickens friendly? Plymouth Rocks have a docile, friendly nature and do well even when confined, although they will be happier if they can […]

The cause is most often related to boiling the eggs too hard for too long. The green ring can also be caused by a high amount of iron in the cooking water. The green ring is harmless and safe to eat. Why are my chicken eggs green? What’s a green egg? The result of crossbreeding […]

The Plymouth Rock is an old and trusted chicken breed. She is one of the first breeds created in America and holds a special place in the hearts of poultry enthusiasts all over the world. These days they are considered wonderful chickens for families as they are calm, docile and friendly with their keepers. Are […]

Leghorn. What is this? The Leghorn is a heavy hitter in the chicken world, and with good reason. The average Leghorn is known to lay between 250-300 eggs per year! What chicken lays 330 eggs a year? Golden comets The golden comet is a cross between a rhode island red and a white leghorn. They […]

These strict FDA regulations and regular testing are designed to ensure antibiotic residues are not found in eggs in the food supply. Due to the effective use of vaccines and on-farm disease prevention, only a small percentage of egg-laying flocks ever receive antibiotics. Are chicken eggs injected? I learned that at the industrial hatcheries that […]

Broiler Chickens Broiler chickens are any breed that is intended specifically to be raised for meat. These birds grow much faster than their egg-laying counterparts so that you can use them for meat earlier than other breeds. What breed of chicken is a meat chicken? The most popular meat for people to breed in their […]

Broiler chicken play hosts to numerous deadly bacteria. Most tested chicken samples from the market contain bacteria such as Campylobacter spp and Salmonella. Regular intake, or even occasional consumption of broiler chicken, can lead to diseases such as diarrhea and food poisoning. Can girls eat broiler chicken? Broiler chickens are fed with very high amount […]

Standing at 6ft 4inches tall and weighing an ungodly 220 stones, the steer’s owner told media that he gets through 30kg of grass per day. Footage released by Australian media shows the gentle giant roaming around with the rest of the herd, which he towers above. How big is the world’s largest chicken? The largest, […]

Just like heritage turkeys, they breed naturally, roost, and even fly short distances. Can chicken Can chickens fly? Chickens can fly short distances in search of food, shelter or perches. Chickens can fly short distances in search of food, shelter or perches. My chickens free range regularly in the yard. Although a solid eight foot […]