Saturday, June 14, 2008

Penedesenca Chickens

Penedesenca Eggs

Penedesenca Chick

Penedesenca Rooster and Hen

The Penedesenca breed is originally from a much older breed that was developed in Catalonia, Spain. Varieties of Penedesenca include Creole, Partridge, Wheaton, and Black. Though fairly common in Central and South America, Penedesencas have only recently been available in North America. Penedesenca chickens are becoming popular for backyard flocks because the hens produce a huge amount of eggs, which are a very dark reddish brown. Penedesenca pullets (hens under one year of age) lay eggs that are almost black, but lighten to a very dark brown once the hens are over a year old. Penedesenca eggs are small to medium in size. These chickens are quite hardy, especially in very hot climates and tend to be flighty, avoiding most contact with humans. Penedesencas do not have a Bantam counterpart.
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Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger
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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Sebright Chickens: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)

Silver Sebright Chick (Bantam)


Golden Sebright Chick (Bantam)

Silver Sebright Hen (Bantam)

Golden Sebright Hen (Bantam)

Silver Sebright Rooster (Bantam)


Golden Sebright Rooster (Bantam)

Sebright chickens are named after Sir John Sebright, who developed this bird after nearly 30 years of selective breeding in the early 1800's in England. Sir John Sebright wanted to create an ornamental chicken with very specific size and plummage. Sebrights are "true bantams" which means they are one fourth the size of standard chickens and have no large counterpart. For more information, please see Bantams. There are two varieties of Sebrights: golden and silver. Both Golden Sebrights and Silver Sebrights lay tiny white eggs and are somewhat skittish and nervous in temperament. When Sebrights reach adulthood they are generally hardy, but the chicks tend to have a higher than average mortality rate. Sebright roosters are "hen feathered" which means that they lack the usual large sickle feathers characteristic of most roosters. Due to their small size and large wings, many Sebrights can fly fairly high, and thus should be kept in a pen with a roof or top netting.
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Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Frizzles (What is a Frizzle?)

Cochin Frizzle Chick


Polish Crested Frizzle Hens

White Cochin Bantam Frizzle Rooster

Frizzles are not a breed of chicken, but rather "frizzled" feathers are a result of a mutant chicken gene, which can occur in many breeds. A frizzle's feathers curve outward instead of laying flat against the body, thus creating the furry, frizzled appearance. Many frizzles end up being show or exhibition birds because of their unique look. The most popular frizzled chicken is the Cochin, a variety of which is bred for its frizzled look, though roughly one in four chicks from frizzled parents will develop normal feathers.
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Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Sussex / Speckled Sussex
Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Sunday, June 8, 2008

Welsummer (Welsumer) Chickens

Dark Brown Welsummer Eggs

Welsummer Chick


Welsummer Hen

Welsummer Rooster

Welsummers (Welsumers) were developed in Holland in the early 1900's. Welsummers have an interesting origin, being bred from a combination of the following chicken breeds: Rhode Island Red, Barnevelder, Leghorn, Cochin, and Wyandotte. The Welsummer rooster has the "classic" cockerel look and was used as the model for the Kellogg's Cornflakes rooster. Welsummer chickens are very hardy, especially in cold weather and, though energetic, are friendly. Welsummers have recently gained in popularity for backyard flock enthusiasts because of their beautiful dark brown, terracotta colored eggs, which are large in size. Welsummer chickens also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart, but please note that the bantam Welsummer does not lay dark brown eggs, but small light brown eggs.
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Links to other Chicken Breeds on this blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Long, Compartmentalized Coop on Wheels

Originally Uploaded by cansado
Now, this is some chicken coop! First, it's on wheels, so it also works as a mobile coop or chicken tractor, which allows for varied grazing. Secondly, it has "compartments" to keep the birds separate, for instance if you have a troublesome or aggressive rooster. It also has an enclosed area, which I assume contains nesting boxes. I'm not sure if the top of the coop wiring is covered or not, but during stormy weather it would certainly be easy to throw a tarp over it. This is a fantastic, sturdy design and solves a lot of problems in terms of mobility and being able to isolate certain birds. Love this!
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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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A Blue Coop That's Going Places

Originally Uploaded by Scott Fraser

Love this mobile chicken coop! Looks like bicycle tires were used and the slanted roof, little house shape is charming. This coop seems sturdy and is raised off the ground and is enclosed in a fenced chicken yard, so it looks very predator-proof. How great to be able to move the coop around (a chicken tractor). Auntie gives an A+ for creativity/convenience on this coop!
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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Simple Rectangular Backyard Coop

Originally Uploaded by kim77_au

Aside from its straightforward and efficient design, this coop looks like it could easily be portable and mobile, thus becoming a chicken tractor that can me moved around the yard for convenient grazing. The fencing material on this coop looks sturdier than regular chicken wire and the nesting boxes are snug and protected in the back of the coop. A good size for these three hens!
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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Long and Narrow Chicken Coop with Gutter

Originally Uploaded by benishs
What a great design! This tall, wooden coop is a fantastic example of working with the space that you have--it looks like this coop was built between house and garage. I love the slanted roof and the addition of the gutter for rain. The height is very people friendly and the raised nesting box is space efficient as well. This is a good sized coop for a backyard and I imagine it can comfortably house quite a few hens. Great job!
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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Bantams (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)

Black Orpington Bantams (miniature Black Orpingtons, one fourth the size of standard Orpingtons)


Japanese Bantam Rooster (True Bantam)



Belgian Bantam Rooster (Belgian Bearded d'Uccle) (True Bantam)
Auntie Em has a Belgian Bantam rooster named Johnny who looks just like this pic!

Bantam (or Banty) is a poultry term used to descibe a small variety of chicken. A bantam is not a breed, but rather refers to size. Bantams are usually one fourth to one fifth the size of a standard chicken breed, and their eggs are likewise smaller. Many standard chicken breeds have a bantam counterpart, sometimes called "miniatures". A "true bantam" has no standard-breed (large) counterpart.
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Examples of True Bantams include:
Dutch Bantam
Japanese Bantam
Nankin
Rosecomb
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Here is a list of standard breeds that have a bantam counterpart (miniature):
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These chicken breeds do not have a bantam counterpart (miniature):
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Cute Coop with Landscape and Moon Painted Window

Originally Uploaded by Craig & Amy
This is a cute coop! Great design for a small number of chickens. Not only does the coop itself look predator proof, but the little yard is covered, which is great in the rain or the hot sun. The painted window adds a unique touch, making it look like a one room cabin.
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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger
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Bluish-Gray A-Frame Chicken Coop

Originally Uploaded by birdie pictures
This cool A-Frame is a fantastic use of space, especially for the small backyard flock enthusiast. Not only is the color great, but the design is very efficient. The nesting boxes are raised, allowing for room beneath and it also looks like there are a variety of doors, ventilation holes, and windows that lock and open. The birds have plenty of room and the structure looks predator-proof. It also looks like it will do well in stormy weather, giving the chickens plenty of protection. A+ for both design and color!
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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Tall Coop with Metal Roof

Originally Uploaded by Urban Hennery

This is a great example of a "high rise" coop. I love the metal roof, which will work well in stormy weather and will also provide shade. It's great how the nesting box is raised, allowing for more room beneath. Also, the tall structure provides good human headroom and the solid wood frame around the bottom will act as a barrier to potential predators, who might otherwise be able to tunnel or rip the fencing out of the ground. Note the great egg-door on the side of the nesting box. Impressive design!
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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Ameraucana / Easter Egger
Ancona
Andalusian
Araucana
Australorp / Black Australorp
Bantam (What exactly is a Bantam or Banty?)
Barnevelder
Barred Rock / Plymouth Rock
Belgian D'Uccle / Belgian Bantam / Mille Fleur (True Bantam)
Light Brahma
Dark Brahma / Buff Brahma
Campine / Silver and Golden
Cochin / Cochin Bantam
Delaware
Dorking
Faverolles
Frizzle (What is a Frizzle?)
Jersey Giant / Black Jersey Giant
Leghorn / White Leghorn
Maran / Cuckoo Maran / Chocolate Egger
New Hampshire Red
Orpington / Buff Orpington
Penedesenca
Polish Crested
Rhode Island Red
Sebright: Silver and Golden (True Bantam)
Silkies
Sussex / Speckled Sussex
Welsummer
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Triangular (Triangle) Coop

Originally Uploaded by Chicken Wing Party of Manitoba
This little coop is a great space saver for a small backyard flock. The triangular design is great because it allows for plenty of chicken headroom. It also looks light enough to be mobile, like a chicken tractor, which allows for fresh grazing. The A-frame style of the coop itself is really quite charming!
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Links to Chicken Breeds on Auntie's blog:
Wyandotte / Silver Laced Wyandotte, Golden Laced Wyandotte
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Polish Crested / Poland Chickens

Crested Polish Chicks


Red Polish Hen


Golden Polish Hen


White Crested Blue Polish Hen


Buff Laced Polish Rooster

White Crested Black Polish Rooster

Silver Laced Polish Rooster


Splash Polish Rooster

Polish (Poland) chickens were actually first developed several hundred years ago in Holland. Originally bred for their eggs, now Polish chickens are primarily show birds because of their beautiful and unique plummage, especially their fantastic, hat-like or punk hair-like crests. Polish chickens are available in a wide variety of colors: red, buff, blue, brown laced, silver laced, black, splash, white, and marbled. Polish chickens are very docile and friendly and lay small white eggs. Because of their ornamental feathers, Polish chickens may have difficulty in extremely cold, stormy, wet, or muddy conditions and may sometimes require a crest "haircut" if the feathers begin to block their vision. Polish Crested chickens also have a bantam (miniature) counterpart.
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