History of the Cochin Chicken Breed
Cochin Chickens arrived in England from China in the 19th century and have been a sensation ever since. Their soft, fluffy feathers, covering them down to the feet and beyond, are irresistible. Here at Purely Poultry we offer Hatchery Choice,…
Dominique Chickens: The First American Breed
Dominique chickens are considered the first truly American chicken breed. The first USDA publication in 1862 recognized the Dominique as the sole uniquely American breed at that time. Their French-sounding name is misleading. Historically, the name may have come from the…
Traditional Chicken Breeds
What is a chicken breed, anyway? A breed means the birds all resemble each other enough to be readily recognized by traits that can be described. Breeds breed true – their offspring resemble their parents in predictable ways. A chicken…
Meghan Howard
Hello fellow poulty lovers! My name is Meghan Howard. You may recognize me from emails, phone calls, and our facebook page. I want to introduce myself to you today. In 2006, I moved out of the suburbs and into the country. …
Swan Stories
The swan maiden myth is one of those stories that seems to have transcended location. The basics of the story remain the same, regardless of culture or place. While the beautiful, mythical creature in most of the tales is usually…
