"Chicken" and "pets" could be an odd couple
for many of us for "chicken'" and "food"
should be a better match. But a growing
number of people are seeing chicken in a
different light, as loyal companions and
something to nurture and being taken care of
as pets. There are certain different breeds
of chickens which are becoming popular as
pets nowadays because of the aesthetic and
friendly qualities they evoke, quite apart
from the gustatory senses we are all
familiar with. For all intents and purposes,
here are the different breeds of chickens
popularly used as pets.
1. Jersey Giant
If you want a really big and imposing pet
chicken, the Jersey Giant is for you. In
fact they are the biggest chicken breed you
will ever find. They are very friendly
despite their stature and the breed that
will lay egg well into the cold winter.
2. Brahma
It is also a large chicken that lay brown
eggs. While some may not be as friendly the
Jersey Giants, they can be tamed with proper
attention and care. They are very attractive
and robust-looking fowls.
3. Mille Fleur
These are actually bantam chickens and are
one of the most popular varieties used as
pets. They are very attractive for they
sport a variety of colors. These roosters
are friendly too.
4. Cochin
These are among the most unique looking
chickens you will ever see. They have
colorful, fancy feathers that make them very
popular pets. They are well accustomed to
people and frequently used as surrogate hens
for orphaned chicks.
5. Australorps
Children are very much fond of having an
Australorp as a pet. They are so friendly
that they allow some rough playing and being
picked up by kids. They are good egg
producers and they lay beautiful brown eggs.
6. Ameraucana and Auracana
This is another one of those friendly pet
chickens that exhibit a variety of colors
and patterns. But what makes them popular
quite apart from the different breeds of
chickens is the fact that they produce
colored eggs. The Ameraucanas produce blue,
sometimes blue green eggs while the
Auracanas produce blue eggs. They are also
popular among kids.
The chickens listed above are quite
different breeds of chickens from your
common farm chickens. However, quite a few
of the so-called farm chickens are also
gaining popularity as pets because of their
friendly nature and robust physique. These
include Leghorns, Sebrights and Andalusians.
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