Bantams are mini-chickens, miniature versions of large fowl. They are separate breeds from their larger cousins. They are just like full-size chickens, but only one-fifth to one-quarter the size. “They are easier to handle and lay beautifully,” said Doris Robinson, director…
Think of the iconic barnyard rooster: brightly colored, standing tall and alert, curved tail flowing behind him. That’s the Old English Game. They, and other related European gamefowl, are among the oldest Western chicken breeds. They share the distinction with…
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 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…
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…
