The jet-black variety has all-black feathers ... is an ancient bantam-sized, Asian breed. The Silkie chicken’s feathers have barbs without any barbicels. Barbicels hook together to keep feathers ...

Hybrid breeds for backyard chicken enthusiasts share a special history with commercial broiler and layer operations.

Bantam Cochins, also known as Cochin Bantams, are a small breed of chickens that ... This Beginner’s Guide to Raising ...