What is the best breed of chicken for your farm or homestead? Use our survey results to help you choose the best backyard chicken breeds for eggs, meat, temperament, cold-hardiness and more.

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One vital thing to consider when choosing chicken breeds for your backyard egg factory is the climate. Different chicken breeds tolerate heat or cold to different extents, so a breed’s climate ...

Answers to the top questions about raising backyard chickens for eggs, including how much they cost, what you need in your chicken coop, and the best breeds.© Michael Marquand/Lonely Planet ...

As you plan your chicken flock, you, like many others, might want to get chickens that lay different colored eggs. We’re all ...

You want chickens that can be pets The friendliest chicken breed, according to Woodard, is the Buff Orpington breed. “They’re just a little calmer, a little gentler,” she said.

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We've compiled the key characteristics and anecdotal information on 20 compelling heritage chicken breeds, including the Rhode Island Red, Leghorn, Australorp, Jersey Giant and more.