I remember when I first started out with chickens I really didn’t pay much attention to breeds; I just wanted the eggs for our family As time went on, I realized that there are so many wonderful chicken breeds out there I started dreaming about adding to my flock and which breeds I wanted the most This is the reason my flock is up to 47 now! Hahaha!
When we started our most recent flock, I started with all brown egg layers I didn’t give much thought to the color of the eggs, I just wanted nice, hardy chickens! As the idea of having different egg colors started to grab my attention, I decided to add a couple different breeds into our flock The second batch of chicks I got were Easter Eggers!
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Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite breeds Who am I kidding! I feel like all the breeds are my favorite! Haha! Except maybe not Wyandottes I haven’t had a great experience with that breed However, we’re not talking about the other breeds today Today, it’s all about Brahmas!
Chickens have been a source of protein for hundreds of years When the Spanish explorers arrived in the Americas, they had chickens in tow These birds were bred to be hardy and productive As European settlers arrived in North America, they continued to bring their chickens with them They bred for health, longevity and productivity
In 1873, the American Poultry Association began defining breeds These standardized breeds became highly adapted to various climates Some breeds were extremely cold hardy and would continue to lay through the darkest winter Other breeds were developed to be a good
One of the most common questions a new chicken owner asks is: What are some good chicken breeds to raise around children?
You want your children have a positive experience with chickens You want chickens that are more prone to being calm, gentle, and patient The honest answer is, any chicken breed can be gentle and people oriented! The experience goes both ways If the chicks are raised by gentle, patient children, they will most likely grow up to be friendly, calm birds
Even though this may be the case, some breeds have consistently made the list of gentle chickens!
