Great Chicken Breeds for Kids

Any way you look at it, a small flock of friendly chickens can be a fun addition to your farm, especially when you have kids in the mix. Keep reading to learn more about some of the friendly and calm chicken breeds that are excellent choices for raising when you have young farmers involved.

Waterfowl Breeds

Are you looking to add waterfowl to your flock? With their entertaining antics and delightful personalities, they are a fantastic addition to any poultry-loving property. However, it is important that you choose the right species and breed for your farm or backyard. In this blog, we explore the various waterfowl that we offer in the …

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Turkeys and Guinea Fowl

In this blog post, we explore the various breeds of turkeys and guinea fowl that we carry and discuss how to decide which one is right for you.

Bantam Chicken Breeds

Small but mighty, many chicken enthusiasts enjoy raising bantam breeds. These petite poultry birds have all of the attributes of their full-size counterparts, but take up less space and eat less food… did we mention that they are endearing and delightful to watch?

Fancy Chicken Breeds

Many of these breeds also lay eggs, making them as productive as they are entertaining. In this blog post, we explore fancy and exotic chicken breeds that we carry at The Cheshire Horse. We are excited to help you bring some feathered beauties home to your coop!

Dual Purpose Chicken Breeds

For active homesteaders, dual purpose chicken breeds are a popular choice. They are known not only for their egg laying prowess, but also for their tasty meat. This allows small scale poultry farms to live sustainably, and raise a flock that can feed their entire family year-round.

Layer Chicken Breeds

Many of our customers raise chickens for the birds’ entertaining antics, as well as their delicious eggs. In this blog, we will discuss the various differences between the layer breeds that we offer so that you can make the best selection for your farm.