Breed conservation efforts work. The Barred Plymouth Rock breed, once on the Livestock Conservancy's Watch list, is a prime example.
Consider keeping these five American breeds (Chantecler, Delaware, Dominique, Jersey Giant and Rhode Island Red) that have slipped onto the Watch list in recent years.
Do you know this mystery chicken breed? With black skin and hair-like feathers, this bantam breed of chickens makes popular poultry for pets and exhibition.
Consider these three threatened American chicken breeds—Buckeye, New Hampshire and Rhode Island White—when starting or growing your flock.