Breeding chickens

Many chicken keepers these days have friendly, tame flocks of birds they consider to be their pets. Who knew chickens could be such docile creatures? But, have they always been that way? Were they friendly from the day they hatched? Nope! It all depends on how the owner raises them. Taming chickens isn't very hard, but it does require persistence and patience. So how do you get your flock to be affectionate, lap loving sweeties? The answers lie inside!

Explore the benefits of growing your own mealworms with our How to Grow Mealworms for Chickens guide! Find step-by-step instructions and answers to common questions, making it easy to provide a healthy, sustainable treat for your chickens. Start today and enhance your flock’s diet.

Breeding chickens naturally using selective breeding for eggs and chicks, either to build up your own flock or to create a homestead income from your chickens.

Two terms you see a lot in this Rainbow Egging chicken world we live in are, “Easter Egger” and “Olive Egger”. These are catchy color terms for mixed breed chickens who can lay green eggs. The term Easter Egger has evolved to include any chicken who lays a non-typical egg color where the chicken that laid it doesn’t meet the standard of a documented breed. They are lovely mutts that have my heart, but those of us who breed for fun egg colors need to be diligent in labeling them as such…

How I make $1,000 a month from just 15 chickens! It's possible to make money with chickens even if you only have a small flock. By choosing the right breeds for your area and marketing them correctly, you can make up to $250 a week from your flock.

Discover the art of breeding chickens for desired traits like egg-laying, meat quality, and disease resistance.

Learn about the different types of chickens. Find out which chickens are the best for eggs, for meat, and how they got to be domesticated

Read our article about the 18 Friendliest And Most Docile Chicken Breeds. Click here now to check out this guide and start learning. Let us know in the comments here what you think! #friendliest #docile #chicken #breeds

If you’re looking for an interesting bird to add to your flock, the Barnevelder chicken breed, or ‘Barneys’ as they are endearingly called, may be the one for you. This Dutch bird is known for its beauty, intelligence, and friendly disposition. In this article, we will discuss everything you want to know about them including their history, temperament, and egglaying. Chicken breeds. Chicken breeds with pictures. Chicken breeds and egg color.

Overview of the essential chicken breeds for beginners, their eggs and temperament and how you can compose your flock.

When it comes to keeping backyard chickens everyone has their favorite breed. For a variety of reasons some enjoy better popularity than the rest. Check out our Top 10 Favorite Backyard Chicken Breeds.

Too many chicken breeds are on the brink of extinction. A staple for any homestead are chickens, cooped or free range. Why not help save these precious, endangered chicken breeds? #chickens #homesteading

Learn how to begin your own Designer Chicken breeding project, how to price your best hens and how profitable this new trend can be:

Explore 10+ Best Egg Laying Chickens for Raising Backyard Chickens. Ideal for beginners, these breeds balance egg production with feed efficiency. Learn about each breed's unique traits to find your perfect backyard companion. Perfect for a productive, enjoyable chicken-keeping experience. Find more DIY Homestead Projects, Homestead Living, and Self Sufficient Living at practicalselfreliance.com.

Chicken breed & egg color chart

Want to know the cutest chicken breeds you can add to your flock? Check out this list of the 10 most adorable chook breeds.

If you have similar queries in mind, then you have come to the right place. Today we are going to take a look at some of the best dual purpose chicken breeds. #chickenbreed #growingchicken #homestead