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Easter Egger chickens, esteemed for their variety of egg colors

Easter Egger Chickens: Ultimate Guide to Colored Egg Layers

Ever wondered about the rainbow of hues in your egg basket? Well, you’re in the right place. From the shimmering blues to the earthy olives, Easter Egger chickens grace our breakfast plates with an array of colored eggs, making every morning feel just a little bit magical.  Perhaps you’re considering adding some of these delightful […]

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Orpington chickens are child friendly (2)

Buff Orpington Chickens: A Delightful Journey of Homesteading

Without a doubt, one of my favorite, if not very favorite, chicken breed, is the Buff Orpington. Buff Orpington chickens are calm, friendly, great with kids, and they do well in cold climates.  Are Buff Orpington Chickens Good for Beginners? Buff Orpington Chickens are absolutely great for beginners due to their friendly and calm nature.

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Peafowl are exquisite, extravagant, and expensive to buy

How Much Do Peacocks Cost to Buy and Raise? +Making Money

Peafowl are exquisite, extravagant, and…expensive to buy, right? Well, that mostly depends on the type of peafowl you’re interested in and their quality. Not all peafowl are actually that exorbitant. For example, typical backyard peafowl may cost around $50.  Yet it’s extremely important to examine the costs of buying and raising peafowl before purchasing. Work

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Welsummer hens are an ideal choice

Welsummer Chickens: Delightful Speckled Brown Eggs

For those seeking speckled brown egg layers, Welsummer hens are an ideal choice. While the hens themselves may not be instantly recognizable, you’ll certainly be familiar with their most renowned symbol, the Kellogg rooster. Welsummer chicken eggs have a beautiful and unique dark brown color, often resembling a deep rust shade. The speckled pattern on

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Penedesenca chickens lay a dark brown egg

Penedesenca Chickens: The Secrets of Spanish Dark Brown Eggs

The Penedesenca chicken, a stunning Spanish breed renowned for laying some of the world’s darkest brown eggs, has a remarkable story of survival. Penedesenca chickens lay deep, dark reddish-brown eggs, often described as terracotta in color. They are among the darkest brown eggs laid by any chicken breed. While Penedesenca chickens are primarily known for

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Marans chickens are prolific egg layers

Maran Chickens: French Dark Chocolate Egg Layers

Marans chickens, renowned for their distinctively dark eggs, originated from the town of Marans in France. These magnificent birds are highly sought after for their exceptional egg coloring, ranging from deep chocolate brown to rich reddish-brown hues. Marans chickens are prolific egg layers, capable of producing approximately 150 to 200 large eggs per year. Although

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