Monthly Archives: April 2009

Chicken factoid #1: food for thought

Posted on April 30, 2009 by polloplayer

It has been theorised that 4 “attack chickens” can take down an average human being in approximately 17.9 seconds, effectively meaning that chickens would be faster at destroying the world than Global Thermonuclear War.

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The chickens of my dreams

Posted on April 30, 2009 by polloplayer

These are the ones I really want. But they’re hard to get from hatcheries; you pretty much have to incubate eggs from breeders and hatch them yourself. My next project:-) This is a SilkieAnd this is a Polish CrestedAnd a … Continue reading →

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Do you need a rooster to get eggs?

Posted on April 30, 2009 by polloplayer

Everyone asks. The answer is no. You only need a rooster if you want to have more chickens. Or annoy your neighbors.

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Buff Orpington

Posted on April 30, 2009 by polloplayer

 Orpingtons were developed in the 1880’s in England. They are known to be docile, affectionate and easily handled. They lay brown eggs.

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Delaware

Posted on April 30, 2009 by polloplayer

This breed was developed in 1940 in, uh, Delaware, of course. They are not well known. They’re a cross between New Hampshire Reds and Barred Plymouth Rocks. They are said to be a lovely, calm and friendly breed. Their eggs … Continue reading →

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Light Brahma

Posted on April 30, 2009 by polloplayer

  We may get a Light Brahma. Brahmas were introduced in China in the mid 19th century, thus, they are an Asiatic breed. A standard size Brahma can weigh 9 lbs. They also come in bantam size, but with bantams, … Continue reading →

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Ameraucana

Posted on April 30, 2009 by polloplayer

     This is one of the breeds we may get. Ameraucanas are popular because they lay blue and green eggs. True Ameraucanas are only available from breeders; the ones we’ll get from the feed store will probably be more appropriately … Continue reading →

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A true bird dog.

Posted on April 29, 2009 by polloplayer
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Predator Proof

Posted on April 29, 2009 by polloplayer
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Chicken Emperor

Posted on April 29, 2009 by polloplayer

Here’s the beginning work on the chicken project. Continue reading →

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