Different Breeds Of Chickens - Know The Popular Chicken Breeds

"Chicken" and "pets" could be an odd couple for
many of us for "chicken'" and "food" should be a
better match. But a growing number of people are
seeing chicken in a different light, as loyal
companions and something to nurture and being
taken care of as pets. There are certain
different breeds of chickens which are becoming
popular as pets nowadays because of the
aesthetic and friendly qualities they evoke,
quite apart from the gustatory senses we are all
familiar with. For all intents and purposes, here
are the different breeds of chickens popularly
used as pets.

1. Jersey Giant
If you want a really big and imposing pet
chicken, the Jersey Giant is for you. In fact
they are the biggest chicken breed you will ever
find. They are very friendly despite their
stature and the breed that will lay egg well
into the cold winter.

2. Brahma
It is also a large chicken that lay brown eggs.
While some may not be as friendly the Jersey
Giants, they can be tamed with proper attention
and care. They are very attractive and
robust-looking fowls.

3. Mille Fleur
These are actually bantam chickens and are one
of the most popular varieties used as pets. They
are very attractive for they sport a variety of
colors. These roosters are friendly too.

4. Cochin
These are among the most unique looking chickens
you will ever see. They have colorful, fancy
feathers that make them very popular pets. They
are well accustomed to people and frequently
used as surrogate hens for orphaned chicks.

5. Australorps
Children are very much fond of having an
Australorp as a pet. They are so friendly that
they allow some rough playing and being picked
up by kids. They are good egg producers and they
lay beautiful brown eggs.

6. Ameraucana and Auracana
This is another one of those friendly pet
chickens that exhibit a variety of colors and
patterns. But what makes them popular quite
apart from the different breeds of chickens is
the fact that they produce colored eggs. The
Ameraucanas produce blue, sometimes blue green
eggs while the Auracanas produce blue eggs. They
are also popular among kids.

The chickens listed above are quite different
breeds of chickens from your common farm
chickens. However, quite a few of the so-called
farm chickens are also gaining popularity as
pets because of their friendly nature and robust
physique. These include Leghorns, Sebrights and
Andalusians.

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