Let’s explore 17 beautiful black and white chicken breeds! Or, as we call them, Chanel chickens. These chickens are fancy. And fashionable! For centuries, homesteaders have been keeping poultry not just for utility – meat and eggs, that is – but also for their beauty. There are chicken breeds kept purely for ornamental purposes. “I have said that …
Appenzeller spitzhauben chicken
Have you ever seen chickens with afros? They get called crested chicken breeds on our homestead. And you only have to scratch the surface of the world of chickens to realize that there are countless weird and spectacular breeds out there. From hens with feathered legs to cockerels with brightly colored plumage, chickens come in a massive array of styles. …