Their impressive size and aristocratic demeanor make Cochin chickens standouts in any crowd. They're docile in nature and are dual-purpose meat and egg makers.
Dual-purpose Dominique chickens lay a respectable number of small- to medium-sized, brown eggs yet are meaty enough to roast when young or stew in old age. Historically, Dominiques were expected to forage their own feed and still excel as fend-for-yourself, free-range fowl or in pastured-poultry situations. Because of tightly arranged feathers, they resist frostbite. Dominiques are also able to adapt well to hot climates. They come in both large fowl and bantam sizes.
Buckeye chickens are dual-purpose, heritage chickens known for their luscious meat and their wintertime production of medium-sized, brown eggs. They are active foragers and a calm-natured chicken breed, making them ideal for backyard flocks and pasture-poultry applications. Buckeye chickens come in large-fowl and bantam sizes.
The Andalusian chicken is a lean, elegant layer that produces about three large, chalk-white eggs per week. It is an exceptional winter egg producer as well as a good source of breast meat.
The Araucana is a dual-purpose chicken breed prized for its blue-tinted, medium-sized eggs and plump carcass.
The Sicilian Buttercup is a heritage layer chicken breed that produces medium-sized white eggs.
The Netherland Dwarf rabbit breed, when fully grown, resembles a kit with its small body, short ears and large eyes. Photo Courtesy Marylou Zarbock
Also known as Norfolk Black and Black Spanish, the striking Black turkey is raised primarly for its meat.
A popular meat breed, Bourbon Reds originated in Bourbon County, Ky.
The Broad Breasted Bronze, a large meat-producing turkey, has a long history in the United States.
Calm and broody, the Narragansett has grown in popularity due to its prolific nature.
The striking Slate, with its gray or slate-colored plummage, is a show bird and meat producer, as well.
