Male Speckled Sussex
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Swedish Flower Hen
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 ReadingDorking Assortment
- Dorking Assortment – Sold as Baby Chicks Only –
Female Black English Orpington
Female Light Sussex
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- Red Dorking Chicken – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
Minimums – Not Sexed = 3
Female= 3
Male=1
Total of 3 birds to ship
Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
Limit of 10 Females and Males.
Limit of 20 Straight Run.
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Continue ReadingWhat You Can Learn from a Chicken’s APA Class
For exhibition purposes, large chicken breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association (APA) are organized into six classes. Most of the classes represent the geographic region where the breeds originated or were developed. Knowing a chicken’s APA class lets you infer a number of things about the breed, including temperament, laying ability, climate tolerance, and […]
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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