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Black Breasted Red & Wheaton Aseel
The Black Breasted Red & Wheaten Aseel is a rare, muscular breed known for its strength and docile nature. These birds are excellent mothers with strong brooding instincts but are not ideal for egg production due to their seasonal laying....
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Crested “Top Hat” Special
Add vibrant charm to your flock with the Crested “Top Hat” Special chickens from The Chicken Coop Company. These colorful and productive layers include a unique mix of breeds like Appenzeller Spitzhaubens and various Polish varieties. A great addition for...
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Splash Laced Red Wyandottes
The Splash Laced Red Wyandotte is a stunning, friendly chicken with a unique laced feather pattern in mahogany and light grey. Excellent for egg production and backyard pets, they thrive in various environments. Not yet recognized by the Standard of...
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Blue Laced Red Wyandottes
The Blue Laced Red Wyandotte is a stunning dual-purpose chicken, known for its rich red feathers laced with slate-blue. Ideal for eggs and meat, this breed thrives in any environment. The Chicken Coop Company offers a production line, perfect for...
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Black Laced Red Wyandotte
The Black Laced Red Wyandotte is a stunning dual-purpose chicken, known for its rich red feathers laced with slate-blue. Ideal for eggs and meat, this breed thrives in any environment. The Chicken Coop Company offers a production line, perfect for...
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Yokohama—Red Shoulder, Silver Duckwing & White
The Yokohama Chicken, with its elegant white plumage and long tail, is a stunning show breed. Known for its calm temperament and striking appearance, it's perfect for exhibitions and backyard flocks. Bred with care by The Chicken Coop Company, this...
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White Chantecler
Discover the White Chantecler Chicken, a hardy Canadian breed known for its calm demeanor, excellent winter egg-laying, and resistance to frostbite. Perfect for cold climates, this dual-purpose bird offers both abundant brown eggs and substantial meat, making it an ideal...
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Black Sumatra
The Black Sumatra chicken, with its glossy black plumage and historical roots in Southeast Asia, is a stunning ornamental breed. Known for its long tail and independent nature, this hardy bird is a great addition to any flock. Order from...
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Splash Sumatra
Originating from Sumatra, these rare and exotic chickens feature blue-tinted feathers and long flowing tails. A favorite among enthusiasts, they offer a unique challenge in breeding. Available now at The Chicken Coop Company—add this stunning breed to your flock today!
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Silver Spangled Hamburg
The Silver Spangled Hamburg is a stunning, active breed with a symmetrical body, large rose comb, and distinctive white earlobes. Developed in England, this Dutch-origin bird excels in free-range settings. Recognized in 1874, it's perfect for those seeking beauty and...
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Saipan Jungle Fowl
The Saipan Jungle Fowl is a rare breed with a rich history. Known for its muscular build, upright stature, and excellent foraging skills, this breed thrives in hot climates. Hens are superb broodies and mothers. Our strain at The Chicken...
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Red Jungle Fowl
The Red Jungle Fowl, a direct ancestor of all domestic chickens, is ideal for free-ranging. Smaller than standard breeds, it excels in predator evasion. With a lineage traced back to the San Diego Zoo, The Chicken Coop Company has preserved...
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White Sultan
The White Sultan Chicken, offered by The Chicken Coop Company, is a stunning breed known for its unique crest, feathered legs, and fifth toe. Originally bred in Turkey, these friendly birds are perfect for confinement but require protection in mixed...
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Silver Spitzhauben
The Silver Spitzhauben is a rare, active breed known for its stunning silver spangled plumage and excellent egg production of 150-180 white eggs annually. Hardy and alert, they thrive in various climates but require ample space and secure housing due...
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Golden Spitzhauben
The Golden Spitzhauben Chicken is a rare Swiss breed with striking golden plumage, unique horn-type comb, and a forward-pointing head crest. Known for laying 220-280 white eggs annually, these elegant birds are a prized addition to any flock, offering beauty...
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Mottled Houdan
The Mottled Houdan chicken, an ancient French breed, is admired for its unique appearance, including a fifth toe and crested head. These gentle, docile chickens are great pets and prolific white egg layers. Perfect for backyard flocks and shows, though...
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Polish Surplus Special
The Polish Surplus Special offers a mix of elegant Polish chickens in various color varieties, known for their distinctive crests and friendly temperament. Perfect for ornamental value and modest egg production, this straight run assortment adds unique charm to any...
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Lakenvelder
The Lakenvelder chicken, a rare and striking heritage breed, boasts a unique black and white color pattern. A reliable egg layer, it's known for its hardiness. Sadly, this breed is at risk due to modern hybrids. Preserve tradition with The...
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Egyptian Fayoumis
Egyptian Fayoumis are fast-maturing, hardy chickens with striking plumage. Originating from the Nile River, they start laying at 4-4.5 months. Ideal for hot climates and free-range setups, they are known for their vibrant appearance and unique genetic traits. A rare...
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Columbian Rock
The Columbian Rock chicken is a rare dual-purpose breed known for its striking black and white plumage, calm temperament, and reliable egg production. This heritage bird is ideal for small farms, offering both meat and eggs. Available from The Chicken...
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Standard Cochin Surplus
The Standard Cochin is a feather-legged breed from China, known for its mothering skills, cold-hardiness, and friendly nature. The Chicken Coop Company offers a selection of color variations, including black, blue, buff, partridge, silver-laced, or white, in a straight run...
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White Ameraucana
The White Ameraucana chicken is a rare, USA-origin breed known for laying blue eggs. It has a docile, friendly nature and thrives in both confinement and free-range environments. Recognized in 1984, this breed is hardy and productive, with slate blue...
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Lavender Ameraucana
Lavender Ameraucanas are true Ameraucana chickens, known for their moonlight-like plumage and thick beards. They lay vibrant blue or green eggs and thrive in cold climates with their extra-insulating hackle feathers. Reliable layers, they produce up to five eggs weekly,...
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Splash Ameraucana
Splash Ameraucanas are stunning white chickens with striking blue and black splashes. These visually unique birds, bred from blue Ameraucanas, produce a consistent Splash offspring when paired together. Known for laying beautiful green eggs, they are a vibrant addition to...
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Blue Ameraucana
The Blue Ameraucana is a stunning chicken breed known for its deep blue feathers, slate legs, and blue-tinted eggs. With muffs, beards, and a pea comb, they thrive in colder climates. Calm and eye-catching, they’re perfect for any flock. Note:...
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Black Ameraucana
The Black Ameraucana is a striking, hardy chicken known for its unique blue eggs and friendly nature. With a medium-length tail, distinctive muffs, and a small pea comb, this breed is a favorite among poultry enthusiasts. Add this versatile, long-laying...
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Cream Legbar
The Cream Legbar chicken is a British breed known for its blue eggs and auto-sexing ability, allowing chicks to be identified by color at hatching. Developed in the early 20th century, this hardy bird thrives in various climates and is...
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Bielefelder
The Bielefelder chicken, a rare German breed, is prized for its dual-purpose qualities and auto-sexing ability. Developed in the 1970s, it lays large eggs and has a calm temperament, making it ideal for families. Males and females can be easily...
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Lavender Orpington
Lavender Orpingtons are a rare, gentle breed with striking light blue plumage, perfect for families. They thrive in cold climates and lay 175-200 light brown eggs annually. Though not APA-recognized, their consistent color and calm nature make them a standout...
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Jubilee Orpington
The Jubilee Orpington Chicken, developed in 1897 to honor Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, is a rare and charming breed known for its friendly disposition and unique mahogany, black, and white feather pattern. They are excellent layers, producing 3-5 cream-brown eggs...
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Olive Egger
The Olive Egger™ is a hybrid chicken that lays unique olive-colored eggs. At The Chicken Coop Company, we breed them using a pure Cream Legbar rooster and pure Welsummer hen. These chickens are reliable layers, with egg colors varying in...
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French Wheaten Marans
The French Wheaten Marans are a friendly and active breed, known for their beautiful light wheaten feathers and dark chocolate-colored eggs. These birds are a great addition to any flock, producing up to 180 eggs annually. Their calm demeanor and...
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French Cuckoo Marans
The French Cuckoo Marans is a hardy and friendly chicken breed, renowned for laying dark brown, speckled eggs. With an easygoing nature, these birds thrive in free-range environments and are a popular choice for backyard flocks. Their adaptability makes them...
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Cinnamon Queen
The Cinnamon Queen chicken, a crossbreed between Rhode Island Red and Silver-Laced Wyandotte, excels in egg production while boasting striking cinnamon-colored feathers. Known for their gentle nature, these hardy birds are perfect for backyard flocks, offering both beauty and high...
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French Black Marans
The rich, black feathers that give the French Black Marans its name also give it a distinct difference from its sister Marans chickens. Like the other Marans chickens, this breed produces dark brown eggs other chickens cannot duplicate. Also, like...
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French Black Copper Marans
Marans chickens hail from the western region of France, specifically from the town that shares their name. Among the various Marans varieties, the Black Copper Marans stand out for their large, rich, dark chocolate-brown eggs. Notably, these eggs are the...
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Dark Brahma
The Dark Brahma is a calm, cold-hardy chicken breed with striking black and silver plumage. Renowned for winter egg-laying and excellent mothering, these large birds also serve well for meat production. Their feathered legs add charm but may require occasional...
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Buff Brahma
Buff Brahma Chickens are gentle giants with buff feathers and black accents. Known for their hardiness and excellent winter egg production, these calm, large birds are well-suited for cold climates. Despite their size, they’re slow to mature but make excellent...
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Welsummer
The Welsummer chicken, with its stunning brown and red plumage, is prized for high egg production and cold resilience. Friendly and adaptable, it thrives in various environments, making it a top choice for backyard flocks. Originating from Holland, it's beloved...
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Barnevelder
The Barnevelder chicken, known for its rich dark brown eggs, originates from the Netherlands. This hardy, quiet breed is perfect for confinement and features striking feather patterns, including the rare double laced variety. Ideal for both eggs and meat, Barnevelders...
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Buckeye
The Buckeye chicken, developed in Ohio, is the only breed created by a woman. Known for laying brown eggs, its unique slanted body, meaty thighs, and fearless nature make it an excellent hunter. Once near extinction, this hardy, dual-purpose breed...
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Black Laced Gold Wyandotte
The Black Laced Gold Wyandotte, originating in Wisconsin in the 1880s, is prized for its striking black-laced golden feathers and gentle temperament. Hardy and productive, this breed lays 180-260 brown eggs annually and thrives in various climates, making it perfect...
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Columbian Wyandotte
The Columbian Wyandotte is a stunning dual-purpose heritage breed, recognized for its calm temperament and prolific egg production of 180+ brown eggs annually. With its striking black-and-white Columbian pattern and excellent adaptability, it's an ideal addition to any homestead.
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Speckled Sussex
The Speckled Sussex is a heritage chicken breed known for its beautiful speckled plumage and calm temperament. Excellent layers and great foragers, they thrive in various environments and make wonderful pets. Their striking appearance only improves with age as more...
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Salmon Faverolle
The Salmon Faverolle is a charming and unique chicken breed, known for its fluffy beard, feathered legs, and five toes. Hens have lovely salmon and white plumage, while roosters sport striking black and bronze feathers. Gentle and friendly, they are...
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Turken Naked Neck
The Turken Naked Neck is a hardy chicken breed known for its distinctive featherless neck, making it easier to process. This friendly breed thrives in various climates and is an excellent brown egg layer. With origins in Hungary, Turkens are...
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White Jersey Giant
The White Jersey Giant, developed in the 1880s in New Jersey, is the largest dual-purpose chicken breed. Known for its impressive size and meat production, it matures slower but grows one-third larger than other breeds. Hens lay around 240 extra-large...
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Black Jersey Giant
The Black Jersey Giant chicken, originating in New Jersey in the 1880s, is known for its impressive size, reaching up to 14 pounds. This dual-purpose breed is excellent for meat and egg production, with striking black feathers that develop a...
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Dominique
Dominique chickens, with their rich English history and distinct rose comb, are often mistaken for Barred Rocks. Revered for their calm nature and versatility, they thrive in free-range environments. Once nearly extinct, this heritage breed is now cherished in backyard...
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Delaware
The Delaware chicken, developed in the 1940s in Delaware, USA, is a dual-purpose breed known for its rapid growth and brown egg production. With nearly white plumage and distinctive black feathers, this breed has made a strong comeback after near...
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Bantams are small, cute, and come in all different breeds and colors! They are a fun addition to any backyard flock and their small size means they eat less, poop less, and require less space than a standard size chicken. However, it’s best to learn all about raising and caring for these mini chickens before deciding to add them to your backyard flock.
Brown Eggs
Brown egg-laying chickens, like the popular Rhode Island Red and Barred Plymouth Rock, are a favorite among backyard poultry enthusiasts and commercial farmers alike. These breeds are known not just for their rich, brown eggs but also for their hardy nature and amiable personalities. Brown egg layers often boast a gentle temperament, making them a joy to raise, especially for families with children. Whether you're an aspiring urban homesteader or an experienced farmer, these chickens offer a delightful blend of productivity and companionship.
White Eggs
White egg-laying chickens, known for their prolific egg production, are a staple in many backyard coops. Breeds like the Leghorn are particularly admired for their efficiency, often producing up to 280-320 eggs annually. These birds are not only valued for their productivity but also for their relatively low feed consumption, making them an economical choice for small and large-scale egg producers alike. With their sleek white feathers and active demeanor, they adapt well to various environments, from free-range setups to more confined spaces. For those passionate about sustainable farming or just looking to enjoy fresh eggs daily, white egg layers offer a reliable and rewarding experience.
Multi-Colored Eggs
Colored egg layers are fun to have as you never know quite what color of beautiful eggs you will get. These unique breeds, like the Ameraucana, Marans, and Easter Egger, are known for their vibrant egg shells that range from shades of blue and green to deep chocolate brown. Not only do these eggs add a splash of color to your breakfast table, but they also indicate the genetic diversity and health of the hens themselves. Imagine collecting a rainbow of eggs straight from your backyard coop—each egg a delightful surprise. These extraordinary chickens make for lively conversation starters and add a whimsical touch to any homestead. Whether you’re a seasoned chicken keeper or a curious newbie, colorful egg layers will bring joy and variety to your flock.
Large Eggs
If you’re a backyard chicken family looking to maximize your egg production with larger eggs, consider adding breeds like the Australorp, Sussex, or Rhode Island Red to your flock. These hens are known for consistently laying large, delicious eggs that make breakfast a delight and baking a breeze. Not only do these breeds excel in egg size and quantity, but they are also hardy and adaptable, making them ideal for various climates and care levels. Whether you're new to raising chickens or a seasoned pro, these large egg layers will bring both joy and productivity to your backyard flock.
Meat Bird
Raising chickens for meat, also known as broilers, can be an incredibly rewarding experience for backyard farmers. Unlike their egg-laying counterparts, broilers are specifically bred for rapid growth and a higher meat yield. Typically, these chickens reach market weight in just 6-8 weeks. Popular breeds like Cornish Cross and Red Rangers offer different advantages, from faster growth rates to more robust health. Providing them with a well-balanced diet, ample space to roam, and proper care will ensure they thrive and produce tender, flavorful meat. Whether you're interested in sustainable living or simply want to enjoy homegrown poultry, raising meat chickens allows you to take control of your food source and savor the fruits of your labor.
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Dual-purpose chicken breeds are often referred to as “BBQ Special” chickens which are prized for their versatility in both egg production and meat quality. Breeds such as the Cornish, New Hampshire or Norfolk Grey would be three examples. How great is it to get eggs and then be able to have chicken for dinner? Bon appetit!
Cold Hardy
If you live in a cold climate cold-hardy chickens are your best bet! These resilient birds, like the Buff Orpington and Rhode Island Red, thrive in chilly climates, thanks to their thick plumage and robust health. Not only do they keep laying eggs when temperatures drop (not as quickly mind you), but they're also known for their friendly and docile nature, making them ideal for having as backyard chickens.
Broody
When a hen goes broody, she instinctively wants to sit on eggs and hatch them, which can be a natural way to expand your flock without needing an incubator. Watch out as she becomes aggressive in defending the eggs. It’s fascinating to watch her dedicatedly turn the eggs and cluck softly to them. However, a broody hen can sometimes become territorial and may stop laying new eggs, focusing solely on her current brood. To manage a broody hen, ensure she has a comfortable, safe nesting area and consider separating her from other chickens to reduce stress.
Docile
A docile chicken is one that's calm, friendly, and easy to handle, making it perfect for backyard flocks. These chickens are known for their gentle nature, which makes them great companions for families and novice chicken owners. Breeds like the Buff Orpington, Silkie, and Australorp are renowned for their docile temperament. Not only do they provide a steady supply of fresh eggs, but their easygoing personalities also make them a joy to watch and interact with in your backyard.
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These are our top picks for backyard chicken owners. They have the best combination of egg production, temperament, and hardiness to make your backyard chicken-raising adventures thrive.
Small Chickens
Raising small chickens can be a ton of fun for backyard chicken farmers. These miniature cluckers, often referred to as bantams, are perfect for small spaces, offering the charm and productivity of larger breeds without the need for large coops or runs. They're not only easier to handle due to their size, but they also lay adorable, small eggs that are just as delicious. With their vibrant personalities and diverse feather patterns, small chickens add a unique touch to any backyard chicken-raising adventure, making them both a practical and aesthetically pleasing choice.
Large Chickens
Large chickens can be a wonderful addition to your backyard flock! These gentle giants, such as Brahmas and Orpingtons, are known not only for their impressive size but also for their friendly and docile nature. Their larger bodies mean they tend to lay bigger eggs, providing you with a more substantial breakfast. Plus, with their fluffy feathers and calm demeanor, they make great pets for families and can easily become the centerpiece of your chicken coop.
Bantam Breeds
Bantam breeds are perfect for backyard chicken owners looking to add a touch of charm to their flocks. These miniature chickens, which are about half the size of standard breeds, boast a variety of vibrant feather patterns and friendly personalities. Not only do they require less space and feed, but their smaller eggs are also a delightful addition to any breakfast table. Whether you're a seasoned backyard chicken owner or just starting, bantams can provide a unique and rewarding experience.
Rare Breeds
If you're a backyard chicken owner looking to add a unique touch to your flock, consider rare chicken breeds. The Ayam Cemani, known for its striking all-black appearance, not only looks exotic but also carries a mystical allure. Meanwhile, the Swedish Flower Hen offers a burst of color with its naturally vibrant plumage, making your coop look like a living bouquet. And let's not forget the charming Cream Legbar, famous for laying beautiful blue eggs and being incredibly friendly. These rare breeds not only enhance the visual appeal of your backyard but also contribute to the genetic diversity of your flock. Ready to explore more? Discover how these fascinating birds can make your chicken-keeping experience truly extraordinary!