So what breeds of chickens do you choose once you’ve decided you want to raise chickens and you have started building a chicken house. There are different types of chickens to raise. Which one you choose will depend on whether you wish to raise chickens for their eggs, meat or for ornamental purposes.
Good for you. The easy part is over. It’s now time to choose what breed of chicken you’re looking for, and there are several!
There are a few tips that any new chicken owner should adhere to when deciding what chicken is best for them:
A big factor in choosing your breed of chicken is considering where you live. A small garden in the middle of the city isn’t exactly ideal for thriving chickens. Neither is a small coop.
Pekins and Silkies
If it’s eggs you’re after, the Pekins and the Silkies are your guys. Purebred chickens tend to be more fragile and prone to illness than those which have been crossbred, so if you’re looking for a good breed, crossbreeding a Silkie and a Bantam has been reported as one of the best breeds of chicken you can get, as they are quite laid back.
Leghorn
If you are just after inexpensive egg laying, then you should choose the leghorn. Not as pretty as other chickens, they are the cheaper method. However some breeders have reported them as being high-strung
Cochin Bantam
Some people aren’t after chickens for their eggs and if you’re one of them, than the Cochin Bantam is your bird. With a sweet disposition, it is exceptionally well-mannered.
Americaunas
If you’re looking for beauty, than a good choice is the Americaunas. These are incredibly beautiful because of their feathers, resembling a Falcon in both colour and hooked beaks.
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