Different Breeds of Chickens

This is a Rhode Island Red. It is again, a very old breed developed in the 1800's in of all places, New England. Not necessarily Rhode Island. It also bears the distinction that is a state bird. It being the state bird of Rhode Island. This is the origin...

Instructions Step 1: Look at the color and style of the feathers. Different types of chickens have different plumage. White, red or black and brown chickens are common in America. The length of the tail feathers varies by type as well. Step 2: Find out...

Instructions Step 1: Find out if the animal is being raised as a dual-purpose chicken. These animals can provide both meat and eggs for consumption. These varieties are common to small farms or households. Step 2: Choose chickens categorized as layers...

This is a Silver Laced Wyandotte. Wyandotte's again are an older breed and were developed in the 1800's in New York State. They are again a good farm yard bird. They are good and solid and they will grow up into a nice meat bird as well as being a...

This chicken is called a Barred Rock developed originally in New England probably Rhode Island or Connecticut in the 1800's. One of the first American breeds of bird. There are lots of different kinds of Rocks. This bird is the most popular. It was in...