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Bourbon Red Turkeys are considered a rare breed of Turkey, a heritage Turkey and admitted into the American Standard of Perfection in 1909. Developed in Pennsylvania and taken to Kentucky with the long rifle, this breed was later given the…
Recognized as a distinct breed in 1909 and admitted to the American Standard of Perfection (Sustainable Heritage Chicken Breed). The hens are large and lay brown eggs. The Partridge is just one of the varieties of the Plymouth Rock family…
White Jersey Giant is a very heavy bird. Jersey Giants were originally bred in New Jersey and are considered the largest breed of chicken. Like the Black Giant they are a little slower to mature than some other heavy breeds,…
Was originated in the State of New Jersey during the 1880s. Jersey Giants were originally bred in New Jersey and are considered the largest breed of chicken. A good heavy breed, however, slower to grow than some breeds before surpassing…
This chicken was named after it was exhibited at the 1893 Columbian Exposition (or World’s Fair) held in Chicago. This variety was admitted as an American Standard breed in the American Standard of Perfection in 1905 (Sustainable Heritage Chicken Breed)….
Admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1883, (Sustainable Heritage Chicken Breed). The Silver Laced Wyandotte originated in New York State and is the parent variety of all the other Wyandotte varieties. SPECIFICATIONS Breed: American, Heritage Average Weight (lbs)…
Admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1903, Sustainable Heritage Chicken Breed). They were developed from the sports of the Silver Laced Wyandotte variety, in New York State in 1887. Noted for a nice rose comb that is suited…
Admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1888, (Sustainable Heritage Chicken Breed). Originated in Wisconsin in 1880 and noted for a nice rose comb. They are a dual purpose fowl used for meat and eggs and represent a true…
The Cochin Chicken (Chinese Shanghai Fowl) has a long history and arrived in England and America in 1845. Noted for massive size in appearance, profusion of soft like down in the under fluff of feathering, leg feather- ing, toe feathering,…
The miniature size and counter parts to the Standard size Cochin chicken. The color varieties of the Cochin Bantam Chicken have been admitted to the American Poultry Standard of Perfection from 1874 to 1977. All of these color varieties make…
Miniature size of the Standard Old English Game Chicken. The Old English Game Bantam chicken breeds come in many varieties and are very popular at poultry shows with their spirited personalities. Many varieties were admitted into the American Standard of…
Miniature size of the Standard Old English Game Chicken. The Old English Game Bantam chicken breeds come in many varieties and are very popular at poultry shows with their spirited personalities. Many varieties were admitted into the American Standard of…
Miniature size of the Standard Old English Game Chicken. The Old English Game Bantam chicken breeds come in many varieties and are very popular at poultry shows with their spirited personalities. Many varieties were admitted into the American Standard of…
Miniature size of the Standard Old English Game Chicken. The Old English Game Bantam chicken breeds come in many varieties and are very popular at poultry shows with their spirited personalities. Many varieties were admitted into the American Standard of…
A miniature sized chicken with distinct features of large comb, large wings that touch the ground, arched tail feathers and very short legs. A great show chicken, good pets, require little feed and space. This bantam chicken breed has found…
A miniature sized chicken with distinct features of large comb, large wings that touch the ground, arched tail feathers and very short legs. A great show chicken, good pets, require little feed and space. This bantam chicken breed has found…
White Chinese Goose originated in China and sometimes called the swan goose because they were developed from the Wild Swan Goose. Domesticated from the Swan Goose of Central Siberia over 2,000 years ago. These geese, with their aggressive disposition and…
Rouen ducks originated in Rouen France. Today they are the second most popular breed of duck in America. They look like Mallard ducks but are a larger which prohibits flight. You can tell a Rouen duckling from a Mallard by…
Cayuga ducks are black with a greenish sheen. They are one of the most popular pet ducks in America because they are quiet, docile and tend to stay close to home. As egg layers they are considered moderate and tend…
Indian Runner ducks are most easily recognized by their upright stance. They come in a variety of colors and do not fly. They are good egg layers but are not known to be broody and will often lay eggs outside…
Pekin ducks are America’s favorite duck. Both males and females have white feathers and orange beeks and legs. They are not known to fly, but frequently join other nearby ducks. They are very good egg layers and are also raised…
The Chukar Partridge is a native of Europe and Asia and is now well established here in the United States. They spend most of their time scratching for food, are smaller than the Pheasant and are very popular for hunting….
The Pharaoh Coturnix Quail are mature after 6 weeks of age and are full grown at 10 weeks of age. Males have a red-dish tint on the breast, while the hens have a grey-mottled breast. The Pharaoh Coturnix Quail is…
Bobwhites are a native quail and take longer to mature for reproduction as compared to a Pharaoh Quail. The Bobwhite will usually pair up with a mate but breeders of the Bobwhite also do well with colony breeder birds in…
The Guinea makes a very good watch dog and will let you know if something different is going on. They are known to be good tick and bug eaters and will let you know if an intruder is around. The…
