Chicken breeding

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…

Breeding chickens is actually pretty easy if you get the timing right, and create the right environment for your birds.

Everything you need to know about eggs & egg production from backyard chickens. Best egg-laying breeds, blue eggs, egg coloring, egg frequency + more. Download FREE Ultimate Guide to Free Range Eggs eBook!

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

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.

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.

What is the best chicken breed? That depends on your goals and your space. Continue reading for the 20 most popular chicken breeds.

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

Humans bred chickens for their meat and eggs for centuries. And so is the heritage chicken breeds that have been ... Read more