Our Chickens

Buff Orpington Chickens

Buff Orpington chickens originated in Orpington, Kent, UK in the late 1800s. There are different colored Orpington chickens, we have Buff Orpingtons. They are a dual purpose breed, used both for meat and egg production. Their temperament is calm and friendly, especially if handled often as chicks. Their temperament also makes the hens pretty quiet. They are adaptable to many different types of weather as they don't mind rain or sun and can stand cold temperatures as well as the hot Texas summer. They are very fluffy and look big because of their feathers.

Females start laying eggs at about 24 weeks old. The first eggs are small, but they do get bigger. The eggs are medium to extra-large, depending on the hen. Buff Orpingtons lay many eggs. One hen can produce over 200 eggs per year. We have had a couple of broody hens. They are good, attentive mothers who are very protective of their chicks.

Please feel free to look at our resources page (linked at the bottom of the page) for links to our sources and a link to an article about why chickens eat feathers.

Information from Back Yard Chickens, Chicken Journal, and Tractor Supply.

American Bresse Chickens

American Bresse chickens are the American variety of French Bresse chickens. Bresse chickens are specifically from the Bresse region of France. The first French Bresse chickens were imported to the United States in 2011. These chickens are known for their meat quality and flavor. American Bresse chickens are fast growing meat birds with fat-marbled meat. These chickens have unique blue to steel-gray legs and they can come in white, blue, black, grey, and splash colorings. These birds also produce beige colored eggs and can start laying by week 17.

Please feel free to look at our resources page (linked at the bottom of the page) for links to our sources and a link to an article about why chickens eat feathers.

Information from Ambresse.

Easter Egger Chickens

Easter Eggers are not a recognized chicken breed, they are a hybrid. These chickens are most commonly a hybrid of Araucana and Ameraucana chickens. They are called Easter Eggers or sometimes Rainbow Layers because they lay a unique variety of eggs. Ours mostly lay blue eggs but they can also be green or even have a purple tint.

Please feel free to look at our resources page (linked at the bottom of the page) for links to our sources and a link to an article about why chickens eat feathers.

Information from Know Your Chickens.

Copper Rock Maran Chickens

Copper Rock Maran chickens are a cross between a Black Copper Maran rooster and a Barred Rock hen. These birds were imported from the Czech Republic to the United States. This breed is known for laying dark chocolate brown eggs.

Please feel free to look at our resources page (linked at the bottom of the page) for links to our sources and a link to an article about why chickens eat feathers.

Information from Dunlap Hatchery.