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What is a Zombie Chicken? The Striking, Super E...

Don’t let the name scare you—Zombie Chickens are anything but creepy. These stunning birds are friendly, full of personality, and...

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Cuckoo Bluebar Chickens: Everything You Need to...

Looking for a chicken that’s as beautiful as it is productive? Meet the Cuckoo Blue—a rare, first-generation hybrid exclusive to...

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Ameribella Chickens: The Ultimate Guide to a Ne...

Looking to boost your backyard egg production with a reliable, low-maintenance breed? Meet the Ameribella! Exclusive to My Pet Chicken,...

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Dominique Chickens: America’s Oldest and Friend...

Looking for a friendly, hardy, and reliable egg-laying chicken? Meet the Dominique—America’s oldest breed! These classic backyard chickens are known...

Salmon Faverolles chicken breed information

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Salmon Faverolles: The Adorable and Affectionat...

The Salmon Faverolles is a perfect breed for chicken keepers who love friendly, social birds with a unique look. Whether...

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Cream Legbar Chickens: The Ultimate Guide

Are you looking for a stunning addition to your flock that combines beauty, personality, and practicality? Meet the Cream Legbar,...

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Leghorn Chickens: The Complete Guide

When it comes to prolific egg layers with a touch of elegance, few breeds rival the Leghorn chicken. Whether you're...

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The Ayam Cemani chicken breed is an all black bird that originates from Indonesia.

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Ayam Cemani Chicken Breed: The Complete Guide

The Ayam Cemani chicken breed, often dubbed the "Lamborghini of poultry," is an intriguing and mystical breed that hails...

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What is a Zombie Chicken? The Striking, Super E...

Don’t let the name scare you—Zombie Chickens are anything but creepy. These stunning birds are friendly, full of personality, and...

chicken breeds

Cuckoo Bluebar Chickens: Everything You Need to...

Looking for a chicken that’s as beautiful as it is productive? Meet the Cuckoo Blue—a rare, first-generation hybrid exclusive to...

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Ameribella Chickens: The Ultimate Guide to a Ne...

Looking to boost your backyard egg production with a reliable, low-maintenance breed? Meet the Ameribella! Exclusive to My Pet Chicken,...

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Dominique Chickens: America’s Oldest and Friend...

Looking for a friendly, hardy, and reliable egg-laying chicken? Meet the Dominique—America’s oldest breed! These classic backyard chickens are known...

chicken breeds

Salmon Faverolles: The Adorable and Affectionat...

The Salmon Faverolles is a perfect breed for chicken keepers who love friendly, social birds with a unique look. Whether...

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Cream Legbar Chickens: The Ultimate Guide

Are you looking for a stunning addition to your flock that combines beauty, personality, and practicality? Meet the Cream Legbar,...

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Leghorn Chickens: The Complete Guide

When it comes to prolific egg layers with a touch of elegance, few breeds rival the Leghorn chicken. Whether you're...

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Ayam Cemani Chicken Breed: The Complete Guide

The Ayam Cemani chicken breed, often dubbed the "Lamborghini of poultry," is an intriguing and mystical breed that hails...

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Cochin Chicken Breed: The Complete Guide

The Cochin chicken breed is a beloved choice among poultry enthusiasts for many reasons. Their rich history, gentle and friendly...

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Buff Orpington chickens are a popular backyard breed.

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Orpington Chicken Breed: The Ultimate Guide

In the world of poultry, few breeds possess the charm and appeal quite like the Orpington chicken. With its distinctive...

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The Jersey Giant chicken makes a great addition to backyard flocks.

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Jersey Giant Chicken Breed: The Complete Guide

The Jersey Giant chicken breed stands as an impressive figure in the world of poultry, known for its commanding presence...

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One of the most striking features of Ameraucanas is their distinctive feather patterns and colors. They come in a variety of hues, including black, blue, splash, lavender, and wheaten.

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Ameraucana Chicken Breed : The Ultimate Guide

Ameraucana chickens, with their striking appearance and charming personalities, have gained popularity among poultry enthusiasts worldwide. They should not be...

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The Marans chicken breed lays a beautiful dark chocolate colored egg.

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Marans Chicken Breed: The Ultimate Guide

The Marans distinct chocolate brown egg color, combined with their calm personality has contributed to the breed's popularity among backyard...

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Brahma

Brahma Chicken Breed: The Ultimate Guide

The Brahma chicken breed has taken the poultry world by storm due to their large size and docile nature. Join...

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We offer the best chickens for laying eggs including heritage and hybrid breeds.

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Best Chickens for Laying Eggs: Hybrid Breeds Vs...

Best Chickens for Laying Eggs: Hybrid vs. Heritage Raising chickens for fresh eggs is a delightful pursuit, and selecting the...

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Rhode Island Red Chicken: The Ultimate Guide

Welcome to our journey into the fascinating world of Rhode Island Red chickens, a breed that has earned its place...

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Australorp Chicken: The Ultimate Guide

Few chicken breeds evoke the charm and utility of the Australorp, a breed that has left a mark on poultry...

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White Crested Black Polish Chicken Breed

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Polish Chicken Breed: The Complete Guide

In the realm of poultry, few breeds capture the imagination quite like the Polish chicken. With its regal crest of...

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Speckled Sussex Chicken: The Complete Guide

The Speckled Sussex chicken boasts a delightful personality that has won the hearts of chicken enthusiasts worldwide. Join us as...

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How to Tell a Rooster from a Hen.

"Cluck cluck or cock-a-doodle-doo? How to tell a rooster from a hen? Whether you're an experienced poultry enthusiast or a...

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Olive Egger Chicken Breed: The Ultimate Guide

The Olive Egger chicken breed, with their stunning plumage and unique egg colors, have taken the poultry world by storm....

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Easter Egger Chicken: The Complete Guide

Easter Egger chickens are popular among backyard chicken keepers because they are easy to care for, have friendly personalities, and...

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Barnevelder Chicken Breed: A Complete Guide

The Barnevelder chicken is a beautiful and useful breed that can make a great addition to any backyard flock. It...

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Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners

Choosing the best chicken breeds for beginners is important to ensure that you have a successful and enjoyable experience raising...

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Welsummer Chicken Breed: The Complete Guide

The Welsummer chicken breed is distinguished by its beautiful brown and red feathers. It is also renowned for its exceptionally...

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Plymouth Rock Chicken: The Ultimate Guide

The Plymouth Rock chicken breed is well-known for its hardiness, heat and cold tolerance, and friendly personality. They also lay...

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Wyandotte Chicken Breed: The Ultimate Guide

The Wyandotte chicken breed is a favorite among backyard flock owners for their dependable, egg-laying, easygoing nature and cold hardiness....

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Top Selling Chicken Breeds for 2025: Which Feat...

As 2025 kicks off, backyard chicken enthusiasts are buzzing about the most sought-after breeds. This year’s top picks offer everything...

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Learn about the pros of ordering started chicken pullets

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Why Are More Backyard Chicken Keepers Choosing ...

Started Pullets are a great way to add to your backyard chicken flock. There are many benefits to ordering started...

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The 10 Best Chicken Breeds Picked by My Pet Chi...

Are you looking for the best chicken breeds to add to your flock? The chicken expert staff here at My...

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Best Chickens for Cold Weather

Picking the top chicken breeds for cold weather is crucial to keeping a thriving flock in winter. So, if you...

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Silkie Chicken: The Ultimate Guide

Of all the ornamental chicken breeds, the Silkie chicken (sometimes spelled Silky) is the most popular and most loved. Can't...

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Friendliest Chicken Breeds - Top 10 Birds to ad...

Do you want a sweet, friendly pet chicken who can go with you to the feed store? Accompany you to...

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5 Secret Ways to get Sold Out Breeds

When you're in the notoriously tricky business of counting your eggs before they hatch, the "counting" is more of an...

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Six Kid Favorite Bantams

When you're looking for pet chickens for your family, don't forget the bantam varieties. There are lots of kid favorite bantams! If...

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Top 2 ways to get "sold out" rare chicken breeds

When getting into pet chickens, one of the most common disappointments in the process happens even to people who have...

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Microflock: Top 7 Pet Chicken Breed Choices

If you have a microflock---meaning an exceptionally small flock of three to five hens---you have to be selective with your...

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Chicken breed identification: It's all in the d...

At My Pet Chicken, we get lots of questions from folks who would like assistance with chicken breed identification. We...

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Picking the Right Chicken Breed for You

There are just so many options when it comes to chickens. How do you choose? It took many years, lots...

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