No one knows how many chicken breeds exist, but there are hundreds Maybe thousands Hoover’s Hatchery catalog lists at least 100 breeds and every year they add a few more There are heritage breeds, modern hybrids, specialty egg layers, broilers, and a few unique ones that don’t quite fit into any category

With so many choices how does a family choose the best breed, or mix of breeds, to buy?  It’s confusing Choosing can be challenging, but we make it fun

Every year we buy six or seven chicks to replace older hens