We are all accustomed to the fact that a chicken is a rather small bird, not counting, of course, the larger roosters. But even among such birds there are breeds that are distinguished by their large size and heavy weight. What is the largest...
Hercules chickens are considered one of the best all-purpose poultry. They belong to the meat and egg group, so the farmer will be pleased not only with high egg production, but also with juicy meat. Thanks to its...
Contents More than 200 chicken breeds existing in the world are divided into three groups: egg breeding, meat breeding and egg-meat breeding. Some of the meat chicken breeds belong to the so-called “folk selection”: Cochin and...
Kira Stoletova Cochin is an ancient meat breed of chickens, which became the ancestor of many modern varieties. It was bred in Indochina at the beginning of the 19th century. In the middle of the century, chickens came to Europe, and a little later...
Pavlovsk chickens are recognized by poultry farmers as the standard of chicken beauty. The breed, which appeared in the 17th century, was on the verge of complete extinction several times and was preserved only through the efforts of amateurs. Today, chickens are popular in private backyards for...
Many private yards have some kind of wildlife. Very often they keep various chickens, from which they get dietary meat and healthy eggs. The Pushkin chicken is considered one of the universal breeds. When breeding it, scientists were able...
The largest chickens are meat-and-egg-only animals. They have average egg production and high meat productivity. Giant chickens are distinguished by weight and height, including their stockiness. In the article...
The breeds of roosters amaze with their diversity. Among dozens of different types there is its own classification: Meat; Fighting; Decorative. New breeds appear, old ones gradually disappear, and some species exist and...
Argus - order Gallinae, family PheasantidaeGreat argus (Argusianus argus). Habitats: Malacca, Kalimantan. Length (with tail) -2 m Weight 3 kg Argus is one of the longest-tailed among wild birds, a relative of pheasants and peacocks....
Meat chickens, in comparison with breeds of other types, have larger sizes, a stocky, horizontal body, a calm character, short thick legs, and loose plumage. Egg production in meat...
The Oryol Calico breed has been attracting the attention of farmers and breeders for many years. Its advantage is its ability to adapt well to weather conditions. Chickens of this breed can easily tolerate cold and lay eggs in winter. Big...
The Chinese silken chicken has a history of thousands of years. The first mentions of it were found in the notes of Marco Polo, the famous traveler. There are many legends about the origin of this ancient decorative breed. For example...
The Chinese silken chicken has been known to people all over the world for more than 1000 years. It was first mentioned in the diaries of Marco Polo, a traveler known in many countries. There are a huge number of different legends, myths and...
Recently, most farmers have appreciated all the positive qualities of chickens and their advantages over other poultry. Many breeds of laying hens are unpretentious and do not require close attention at home, however...
Chickens provide people with fresh and healthy eggs, and chicken is one of the most popular types of meat. In order for the bird to fully provide food, it needs to introduce useful components into the diet...