Heritage Chicken Breeds Directory Page 1

 

Altsteirer Chickens — An Austrian heritage breed known for its resilience and excellent foraging ability.

Ameraucana Chickens — A U.S. breed prized for laying beautiful blue eggs and having a gentle temperament.

Ancona Chickens — An Italian breed known for prolific white egg laying and striking mottled feathers.

Andalusian Chickens — A Spanish breed admired for its elegant blue-laced plumage and consistent laying.

Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chickens — A Swiss crested chicken known for its hardiness and quirky appearance.

Araucana Chickens — Famous for their blue eggs and tufted ears, originating from South America.

Ardennaise Chickens — A rare Belgian breed valued for its meat quality and rustic appearance.

Asil (Aseel) Chickens — An ancient game bird from India, known for strength and upright stance.

Australorp Chickens — Australia’s national breed, famed for record-breaking egg production.

Barbu d’Anvers Chickens — A Belgian bantam with no large counterpart, known for calm demeanor.

Barbu d’Uccle Chickens — A fluffy-footed Belgian bantam with frilly plumage and friendly nature.

Barnevelder Chickens — Dutch dual-purpose breed with eye-catching double-laced feathers.

Basque (Euskal Oiloa) Chickens — A Basque breed known for excellent meat and rustic, active behavior.

Bionda Piemontese Chickens — Italian dual-purpose breed recognized for flavor and productivity.

Black Java Chickens — One of the oldest U.S. breeds, hardy with good meat and egg qualities.

Black Jersey Giant Chickens — A massive American breed developed as a turkey replacement.

Black Orpington Chickens — A regal, fluffy British bird known for meat and cold-weather hardiness.

Blue Andalusian Chickens — Elegant Mediterranean breed with slate-blue feathers and good egg output.

Blue Laced Red Wyandotte Chickens — A stunning color variant of the classic Wyandotte, both ornamental and productive.

Booted Bantam Chickens — Tiny European breed with striking leg feathering and docile nature.

Brahma Chickens — A giant breed with feathered legs, calm personality, and winter laying ability.

Brakel Chickens — Ancient Belgian layer with barred feathers and high-energy foraging.

Bresse Chickens — Renowned French breed famous for gourmet-quality meat.

Buckeye Chickens — Ohio-origin breed, dual-purpose with pea comb and great cold resistance.

Buff Orpington Chickens — Friendly golden birds, popular for backyard flocks and steady laying.

Campine Chickens — Belgian birds with barred plumage, once prized for winter egg laying.

Catalana Chickens — Spanish breed noted for heat tolerance and meat quality.

Catalonian Chicken Chickens — Colorful and rare Mediterranean bird with light frame and active nature.

Chabo Chickens — Tiny Japanese bantams with upright tails and charming personality.

Chantecler Chickens — A Canadian-developed breed adapted to harsh winters and calm behavior.

Chilota Chickens — Chilean native breed valued for self-sufficiency and rusticity.

Cochin Chickens — Massive fluffy birds with gentle temperaments, great for brooding.

Crevecoeur Chickens — A rare French crested breed with black plumage and gourmet meat.

Croad Langshan Chickens — Tall heritage layers with feathered legs and good productivity.

Cubalaya Chickens — Cuban ornamental breed with flowing tails and calm disposition.

Cuckoo Marans Chickens — Known for dark brown eggs and barred feather pattern.

Delaware Chickens — American dual-purpose breed once key to broiler production.

Derbyshire Redcap Chickens — British layers with huge rose combs and high egg yields.

Dominique Chickens — America’s oldest breed, barred feather pattern, and hardy disposition.

Dorking Chickens — Ancient Roman-era breed with five toes and excellent table quality.

Dutch Bantam Chickens — Tiny heritage layers with beautiful color varieties and tame nature.

Faverolles Chickens — French bearded birds that are sweet and productive in cool climates.

Fayoumi Chickens — Egyptian breed extremely resistant to disease and heat.

Frizzle Chickens — Fun birds with curled feathers and sweet personalities.

Hamburg Chickens — An elegant old European breed known for glossy plumage and good egg production.

Houdan Chickens — French crested breed with beards and rich meat flavor.

Icelandic Chicken Chickens — Landrace birds from Iceland, known for resilience and natural laying.

Iowa Blue Chickens — Rare American breed good for dual-purpose backyard setups.

Jangmigye Chickens — Traditional Korean breed with game bird ancestry and upright stance.

Java Chickens — Old American dual-purpose bird, precursor to many modern lines.

Jersey Giant Chickens — Largest American chicken, gentle giants with great meat value.