Easter Egger
Easter Eggers, while not recognized as a distinct breed, are a charming variety of chickens celebrated for their unique egg-laying abilities and vibrant personalities. Unlike standardized breeds, Easter Eggers boast a delightful array of colors and physical features, making each individual a one-of-a-kind addition to any flock.
What truly sets Easter Eggers apart is their remarkable egg production, with hens laying large to extra-large eggs in a stunning range of shades. From enchanting blues and greens to soothing olives and aquas, and even occasional hints of pinkish hues, the eggs they lay add a delightful splash of color to any basket.
In terms of appearance, Easter Eggers exhibit a wide spectrum of colors and conf ...
Egyptian Fayoumi
Egyptian
Fayoumis are an ancient Chicken that originated in the Nile Valley. They have
are pretty and unique appearance. They hold their tails upright--nearly
vertical--and have especially long, graceful necks. They are decent layers of
smallish, cream, or tinted eggs.
Egyptian Fayoumis are one of the most early maturing of chicken breeds: hens can begin laying eggs as early as 4-1/2 or 5 months. Fayoumis are known to be naturally resistant to Marek''s Disease and to many other illnesses. However, they are normally fairly nervous in temperament, and can be feather pickers if they don''t have enough room to roam. They can be territorial about their favorite nesting spots, and roosters are noisy. They are also flier ...
Ermellinato
The selection
work started in 1959 (and completed in 1965) at the Experimental Poultry
Station in Rovigo, a city in Northern Italy. The Sussex and Rhode Island Red
contributed to its creation. The aim of the selection was to obtain a good
producer of valuable meat and good layer.They are a double-purpose breed (meat and eggs), with good precocity. Also the hens can be used in the interbreeding for the production of autosexing chicks.
The chicks are yellow with light-grey wings. Adults have a “ermellinato” livery: white Columbian or light (white livery with dark neck hackles and main tail feathers). Single comb, red earlobes. Yellow skin and shanks. At 120 days, cockerels and pullets reach the weight of 1.7- ...