Young birds may take some time to develop the breed’s classic white face. White-faced Black Spanish chickens tolerate confinement well.
Andalusions are fairly quiet and tolerant of confinement, making them a good backyard chicken.
This medium-sized goat is known for being quiet and gentle.
Nubians are on the large size, so they need more room than smaller breeds. They do well in warm climates and have a longer breeding season than many other goats.
Because of their small size and gentle nature, Nankins can have trouble competing with larger fowl for food.
The Java does best when allowed to free-range.
Standard-sized Delaware chickens may be too large for small urban farms
The Alpine is a hardy goat known for its adaptability in different climates.
Oberhasli does tend to be dominant when kept in a mixed-breed herd.
Because of their small size and easy-going personality, they do well on urban farms. Their milk is high in butterfat.
Hamburgs tend to be active, flighty birds and don’t like to be confined. They fare best in free-ranging flocks.
Campines are active and prefer to free range, but will tolerate confinement.
