- Red Spangled Spitzhauben – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
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Breed Spotlight: Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chickens
Spitzhauben chickens originate in the Appenzell district of Switzerland. They are therefore often called Appenzeller Spitzhaubens. The Swiss word spitzhauben refers to the breed’s crest of forward curving feathers, which remind Appenzell residents of their traditional lady’s bonnets. Near Extinction According to The Livestock Conservancy, Spitzhaubens have been known since the 16th century, kept in […]
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Chamois Spangled Spitzhauben – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Minimums –
Not Sexed = 3
Total of 3 birds to ship
Seasonal/Shipped Mid Feb thru Mid August.
Maximum of 10 per order
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- Golden Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chicken
- Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – No Sexing Available
Minimums –
Not Sexed = 3
Total of 3 birds to ship
Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru mid August
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Swedish Flower Hen – Sold as Baby Chicks Only –
Minimums –
Not Sexed = 3
Female = 3
Male = 1
Total of 3 birds to ship
Seasonal/Shipped Feb thru mid August
Limit of 5 Females
Limit of 10 Straight Run
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17 Common Questions about Chickens and Eggs
By Cackle Hatchery Here at Cackle Hatchery® we are constantly fielding questions from our customers. Below are answers to 17 of the most common questions we hear about chickens and eggs. Why do chickens lay eggs? Chickens lay eggs to reproduce more chickens. However, unless a rooster is present, the eggs won’t be fertile and […]
Continue ReadingWhy You May Need a Bigger Chicken Coop than You Thought
A mistake people often make when they buy or build their first chicken coop is making the coop too small. Nearly everyone says they wish they had a bigger coop. Here are nine reasons you may need a bigger chicken coop: Chicks Grow Fluffy little chicks are incredibly cute. But they grow really fast. As […]
Continue ReadingChicken Breed Abbreviations
Chicken keepers often use abbreviations and assume their listeners know what they mean. Here are some of the more common chicken breed abbreviations, along with abbreviations for variety features and those used for show that may be puzzling when you see them in poultry publications, forums, and websites. Note that abbreviations may be combined to […]
Continue ReadingHow to Mix Different Chicken Breeds in One Flock
Like a lot of chicken keepers, you might want to include a variety of breeds in your backyard flock. Maybe you look forward to gathering baskets full of colorful eggs. Or, rather than all one breed of the same color and type, you prefer a more interesting variety of colors, sizes, and personalities. Or maybe […]
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