Category: Chicken Breeds

Rhode Island Red Chicken

A Popular Choice for Backyard Flocks

Rhode Island Red

The Rhode Island Red is a dual-purpose bird, meaning it is valued both for its meat and its eggs. They are generally known for their calm and friendly temperament and excellent egg-laying abilities.
Appearance: Rhode Island Reds have dark red plumage, with black tails and wings. They have yellow beaks and legs, and red or orange eyes. They have a muscular build, and are medium-sized chickens, with cocks weighing around 8.5 pounds and hens around 6.5 pounds.
Temperament: Rhode Island Reds are generally friendly, docile, and easy to manage.
Egg Production: 200-300 large brown eggs per year.

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Breed Focus, About the Australorp

australorp-hen

The Australorp is a great choice if you’re looking for an excellent layer of large brown eggs. Expect approximately five eggs per week from this *dual-purpose bird. Their color is black, their weight at maturity is 7-8 pounds, and they are docile, friendly, and considered shy.
About the Australorp
Single Comb
4 Toes
Broody/Setter
Confines Well
Average, 260 Eggs Yearly
Cold Hardy
Class: English • Rarity: Common
The Australorp is of Australian origin, developed as a utility breed with a focus on egg laying. It achieved worldwide popularity in the 1920s after the breed broke numerous world records for the number of eggs laid. The most popular color is black, which is the only color recognized in the United States. However, blue and white are also recognized in its home country. South Africa recognizes buff, splash, wheaten laced, and golden as well.
The Australorp is a great starter bird if you’re new to chicken keeping. The chicks are hardy and very easy to raise.
* Dual Purpose: provides 2 kinds of resources, meat & eggs.

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Chicken Breed Focus – Delaware

Delaware BYC

I’ve always been interested in this bird, but know little about them. They seem to be available at hatcheries, although in moderate numbers.  After reading this article, thought I was sold… until I read all the reviews and the word noisy kept popping up!
Passing the information along to you, maybe they’ll be of interest to you.
Delaware aka Indian River
The Indian River was developed in the 1940s in the United States by George Ellis in the state of Delaware. He selected the occasional light colored sport produced from the popular broiler cross of Barred Plymouth Rock roosters and New Hampshire hens. Continue Reading

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