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Poultry Breeds

Find education about different poultry types; chickens, ducks, geese and other game birds. Check out chicken breed profiles and get an in-depth introduction to different birds as you start to build, or grow, your flock.

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Americana Chicken Breed Guide
Discover a hybrid chicken breed with excellent egg-laying capabilities. Visit Tractor Supply. Read More
Appenzeller
Appenzeller, also known as Appenzeller Spitzhauben is a rare breed from Switzerland. Read more about these crested birds with blue feet. Read More
Bantams
These petite birds are great for flocks with small space. Read more about bantam breeds. Read More
Barred Rock
Learn about Barred Rock chickens, also known as the Plymouth Rock breed. These dual-purpose birds are known for their friendly temperament and distinctive coloring. Read More
Belgian Bearded d'Uccle
Learn about Belgian Bearded d'Uccle bantams. These little birds are a beautiful and friendly ornamental breed perfect for backyard flocks. Read More
Bielefelder Breed Guide
Discover a dual-purpose chicken you can keep as a pet. Learn about the Bielefelder breed from Tractor Supply. Read More
Black Sex Links
Learn about Black Sex Link chickens. These dual-purpose birds, also known as Black Stars and have strong egg production. Read More
Buff Orpington Chicken Breed Guide
Discover a popular breed for egg laying and meat. Learn about Buff Orpingtons with Tractor Supply. Read More
Calico Princess
Read more about Calico Princess birds. These relatively new-to-the-scene chickens are known for their friendly and playful nature. Read More
Cinnamon Queen Chicken Breed Guide
This popular hybrid breed is a great egg layer and perfect for a backyard flock. Discover Cinnamon Queen chickens from Tractor Supply. Read More
Cochin Chicken Breed Guide
Discover a friendly, ornamental chicken breed perfect for exhibition. Find Cochin chickens at Tractor Supply. Read More
Delaware Chicken Breed Guide
Find a chicken breed that meets various needs, including eating and egg laying. Learn about the Delaware from Tractor Supply. Read More
Dominique Breed Guide
For a great egg layer with an easy-going personality, try the Dominique. Learn more from Tractor Supply. Read More
Easter Egger
Read about Easter Egger chickens and what makes them stand out from other Ameraucana and Araucana family members. Read More
Egyptian Fayoumi
A fairly new breed to the United States, these ornamental birds are small and good for hot temperatures. Not for beginners, these are active free-ranging birds. Read More
Golden Comet
Read about Golden Comet chickens, a hybrid breed known for their golden coloring and large, brown eggs. Read More
ISA Brown Chicken Breed Guide
Find an excellent egg layer to add to your flock. Discover ISA Brown chickens from Tractor Supply. Read More
Japanese Bantams
Japanese Bantams are known for their short legs, a gene known as the 'creeper' gene. Learn more about these ornamental chickens, also called Chabo chickens. Read More
Melanistic Mutant
A common pheasant with shimmering blue-green plumage, these birds are tough and adaptable, with strong egg production. Read More
Old English Game
Confident, strong and birds with a storied history - the Old English Game is an ornamental breed with a variety of colors. Read more about these beauties. Read More
Olive Egger Chicken Breed Guide
Find out details about the Olive Egger chicken breed, which is available in our inventory of live birds. Learn more at Tractor Supply. Read More
Phoenix
Known for their beautiful and long tails, Phoenix chickens are ornamentals with impressive egg production. Read More
Polish
Polish chickens are a friendly ornamental known for the crest of feathers on top of their heads. Good for beginners, these birds are a great addition to backyard flocks. Read More
Rhode Island Red Chicken Breed Guide
Sapphire Gem chickens are a pretty breed that lays many eggs. Learn more about this breed from Tractor Supply. Read More
Salmon Faverolle
These jovial birds are a perfect addition for backyard flocks. Salmon Faverolles are friendly and love to hang with their owners, making them great pets. Read More
Sapphire Chicken Breed Guide
Sapphire Gem chickens are a pretty breed that lays many eggs. Learn more about this breed from Tractor Supply. Read More
Sebright Bantam
Sebright bantams are small chickens with big personality. Learn more about these true bantams. Read More
Silkie
Silkies are known for their soft and fluffy feathers. Read more about this docile ornamental breed. Read More
Speckled Sussex Chicken Breed Guide
This pretty chicken was developed for dual-purpose use and is great for beginners. Discover the Speckled Sussex from Tractor Supply. Read More
Sumatra
Sumatra birds have long, flowing tail feathers similar to Yokohama breeds and are one of the most popular show chickens. Read More
Welsummer Breed Guide
Find a hardy chicken for egg and meat production in the Welsummer breed. Learn more with Tractor Supply. Read More
White Crested Polish
Learn more about White Crested Polish chickens with their beautiful crown of feathers. Read More
Wyandotte Chicken Breed Guide
We supply Wyandotte chickens, an excellent choice for those just beginning their flocks. Learn more at Tractor Supply. Read More
Yokohama
Known for their long tails and game-like appearance, the Yokohama breed is an ornamental you'll want in your flock. Read More

Poultry Breeds

Chicken Breed Profiles

Americana Chicken Breed Guide

Appenzeller

Bantams

Barred Rock

Belgian Bearded d'Uccle

Bielefelder Breed Guide

Black Sex Links

Buff Orpington Chicken Breed Guide

Calico Princess

Cinnamon Queen Chicken Breed Guide

Cochin Chicken Breed Guide

Delaware Chicken Breed Guide

Dominique Breed Guide

Easter Egger

Egyptian Fayoumi

Golden Comet

ISA Brown Chicken Breed Guide

Japanese Bantams

Melanistic Mutant

Old English Game

Olive Egger Chicken Breed Guide

Phoenix

Polish

Rhode Island Red Chicken Breed Guide

Salmon Faverolle

Sapphire Chicken Breed Guide

Sebright Bantam

Silkie

Speckled Sussex Chicken Breed Guide

Sumatra

Welsummer Breed Guide

White Crested Polish

Wyandotte Chicken Breed Guide

Yokohama

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