The Araucana Chicken Breed was initially developed in South America, specifically in Chile in the early 1900s by a professor of animal science. The Breed was developed from birds kept by a native Chilean tribe, the Mapuche. Later in the 1930s the Araucana was introduced to the United Kingdom. The unique traits of the Araucana chicken comes from cross breeding of the… Read more »
What is an Appenzeller Spitzhauben anyway? For those in the know, it happens to be the national chicken of Switzerland. It is named after the pointed lacy hat worn by ladies in the Appenzeller region of Switzerland. And, it may very well be yours, if you are looking for a beautiful black and white speckled chicken that is fun to… Read more »
Have you heard of Australorps? Probably not. Despite the fact that this breed is an excellent all-around chicken, it’s not as common as you would think. It’s actually considered a fairly rare bird! Read more to find out why they would be a great addition to your home or farm. The Australorp is considered a large breed chicken, with hens… Read more »
Some people love raising Bantam chickens, while others will not even attempt it. Bantam chickens are unique and special in many ways. This article looks at some of the issues you will have face when raising Bantam chickens. One of the most obvious and unique qualities you will see while raising Bantam chickens is their size. These birds are much smaller than other breeds… Read more »
Chicken Roosts It may not seem so, but chicken roosts are a very important part of the overall chicken coop. The chicken roosts is where your birds sleep and rest. Chickens that do not get enough sleep are often stressed. This stress can lead to lower egg production, less healthy chickens, and fighting among the flock. None of this has… Read more »
Raising chickens is a rewarding past-time that can be performed anywhere in the world, no matter what type of environment you live in. You can get a regular supply of fresh eggs that you know won’t contain any sort of chemicals or unnatural hormones. Even if you live in an urban environment and had thought that you didn’t have the… Read more »
Raising Chickens, Healthy Chickens are Happy Chickens There have been thoughts on what you need to do with your flock regularly. Raising chickens is often rather hassle-free but also needs management to have their environment clean and safe for both your chickens along with your own happiness. A bit of people raising chickens hesitate to do such a grueling procedure. But actually it is… Read more »