Our Breeds
Hand-selected genetics for cold hardiness, unique beauty, and practical performance. Every bird is bred with intention.
Sumatra
Smart, self-sufficient, and can actually fly
Sumatras may look like a showpiece, but they're one of the most self-sufficient, capable breeds on the farm. Originally from the islands of Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, they retain a striking amount of wild jungle-fowl instinct, and it shows in the best ways. These birds are genuine flyers. They can launch themselves vertically and take to the air with ease, roosting high and evading predators that ground-bound breeds can't. Paired with a sharp, almost eerie intelligence — a legacy of their close ties to their wild ancestors — they are exceptional at keeping themselves safe and thriving on range with minimal intervention. Sumatra hens are reliable layers of small white-to-tinted eggs and lay well even through winter. They go broody dependably and are outstanding, devoted mothers — attentive, protective, and fiercely capable of raising their own chicks. Both adults and chicks are remarkably hardy and rarely fall ill, showing strong natural resistance to common chicken ailments, including foot and crop issues. With lustrous beetle-green-black plumage, a long flowing tail, gypsy face, and multiple spurs, the Sumatra is as beautiful as it is tough. This is a smart, independent, weather-hardy homestead bird — not just a pretty face.
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Silver Deathlayer
The legendary German layer that provides eggs until the day she dies.
The Silver Deathlayer, or Totleger, is an ancient German breed known for its incredible productivity and striking beauty. They are extremely hardy, flighty birds that excel at foraging and are famous for laying an abundance of white eggs well into their senior years.
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Denizli Longcrower
The legendary Turkish singer known for its remarkably long and melodious crow.
Originating from the Denizli province of Turkey, this heritage breed is esteemed for its unique crowing ability, which can last 20 to 30 seconds. They possess a proud, upright stance, dark eyes, and a robust frame. The breed is categorized into various color strains including Pekmez Kefi, Demirkir, and Pamukkir.
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Niederrheiner
The gentle German giant of the Lower Rhine.
Developed in Germany during the early 20th century, the Niederrheiner is a heavy-set dual-purpose breed created from the North Holland Blue and other regional breeds. It is prized for its fast growth rate, high meat quality, and consistent egg production, all while maintaining a calm and friendly disposition. The breed is particularly noted for its autosexing 'Kennsperber' variety.
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Silverrudd Blue
The Swedish superstar for colorful egg baskets.
Developed by Martin Silverrudd in Sweden during the 1980s, the Silverrudd Blue is a productive, medium-sized breed known for its stunning green eggs. Unlike many other green-egg layers, it is a stable purebred breed rather than a hybrid. They are active, hardy foragers with a beautiful range of blue, black, and splash plumage, making them ideal for free-range environments.
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Svarthöna
The stunningly jet-black northern landrace from Sweden.
The Swedish Black Hen (Svart Hona) is a rare landrace breed known for its striking all-black appearance, including its skin, meat, and bones, due to fibromelanosis. Originating in Sweden, these birds are exceptionally cold-hardy and maintain a friendly, curious disposition, making them ideal for backyard enthusiasts seeking a unique and resilient flock member.
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Bruges Fighter
The Heavyweight Champion of Belgian Game Fowl
The Bruges Fighter, or Brugse Vechter, is one of the oldest and most imposing Belgian game breeds. Standing remarkably tall with a powerful, muscular build, this breed is known for its aggressive courage and striking upright carriage. While historically developed for its combat prowess, it is now a prized exhibition bird for poultry enthusiasts seeking a large, dominant presence in their flock.
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Barbu de Watermael
The Elegant Belgian Aristocrat
The Barbu de Watermael is a diminutive, elegant true bantam originating from Belgium. It is distinguished by its unique triple-spiked rose comb, prominent beard, and small backward-leaning crest. This breed is highly prized by exhibition poultry enthusiasts for its charming personality, petite size, and distinctive silhouette.
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Ayam Cemani
The strikingly beautiful, all-black 'Lamborghini of poultry' originating from Indonesia.
A rare Indonesian breed famous for its total hyperpigmentation, causing black feathers, skin, meat, and bones due to fibromelanosis.
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Gauloise Doree
The historic emblem of France, renowned for its heritage and exceptional foraging abilities.
The Gauloise Dorée is one of the oldest French poultry breeds, directly descending from the wild Red Jungle Fowl. Characterized by its lean, athletic build and vibrant golden-red plumage, this breed is the physical embodiment of the Gallic Rooster. It is a hardy, active bird that excels in free-range environments and is prized for its historical significance and white eggs.
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Black and Gold Pavlovskaya
The Regal Survivor of the Russian Tsars.
One of the oldest Russian chicken breeds, the Pavlovskaya was nearly lost to history. Known for its distinct V-comb, large crest, and feathered legs, this breed is exceptionally cold-hardy and prized for its unique, primitive appearance.
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Schijndelaar
The elegant Dutch creator of green eggs.
Developed in the Netherlands by Ruud Kaasenbrood, the Schijndelaar is a unique, long-tailed breed featuring a distinctive crest and the ability to lay beautiful green eggs. It combines the sleekness of the Sumatran with the productivity of the Leghorn and the blue-egg genetics of the Araucana.
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Vorwerk
The striking German gold and black utility bird.
Developed by Oskar Vorwerk in Hamburg around 1900, the Vorwerk is a rare dual-purpose breed known for its distinctive 'belted' plumage. They are excellent foragers, hardy in various climates, and provide a steady supply of cream-colored eggs.
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White Bresse (European Import Line)
The Queen of Chickens, the Chicken of Kings
Our rare European Import Line of the legendary White Bresse (Bresse Gauloise) — reputed to be the best-tasting chicken in the world. Unlike standard American White Bresse, this bloodline was freshly imported from France as unrelated genetics, and it carries distinct characteristics: consistently slate-blue legs, darker eyes, and notably more white on the earlobes. A national treasure in its native France, the White Bresse mirrors the red-white-blue of the French flag with its bright red comb, pure white feathers, and steel-blue legs. It is a highly active, foraging breed prized for firm, succulent, marbled gourmet meat while maintaining excellent egg-laying capabilities.
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Black Copper Maran
The Gourmet Choice for Dark Chocolate Eggs
Hailing from the port town of Marans, France, the Black Copper Maran is world-renowned for its exceptionally dark, chocolate-colored eggs. These birds feature striking iridescent black plumage highlighted by vibrant copper hackles and saddles. They are a robust, dual-purpose breed that adds both beauty to the coop and premium quality to the kitchen.
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Blue Splash Maran
The stunning dark egg layer with unique, artistic plumage.
The Blue Splash Maran is a striking variety of the Marans breed, known for its beautiful white plumage speckled with shades of blue and black. They are prized for their exceptionally dark brown eggs and calm, docile nature.
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Barnevelder
The Dutch Beauty of Chocolate Eggs
Originating from the Barneveld region of the Netherlands, the Barnevelder is a hardy, dual-purpose breed famous for its striking double-laced plumage and deep chocolate brown eggs. They are known for being calm, docile, and excellent foragers in backyard settings.
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Ayam Ketawa
The unique Laughing Chicken of Sulawesi.
The Ayam Ketawa is a rare Indonesian breed originating from the Sidrap regency in South Sulawesi. It is world-renowned for its extraordinary crow, which mimics the sound of human laughter. Traditionally kept as status symbols by the Buginese nobility, these birds are prized for their vocal clarity and rhythm, categorized into 'Gaga' (fast laughter) and 'Lamba' (slow laughter) types.
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Salmon Favorelles
The Bearded Beauty of the French Countryside
Originating from the village of Faverolles, France, this breed is famous for its fluffy beard, muffs, and unique five-toed feet. They are exceptionally docile and excel in cold climates, originally developed as a premier table bird and reliable winter layer.
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Welsummer
The Dutch bird famous for its deep terracotta-speckled eggs.
Originating in the Netherlands in the 1920s, the Welsummer is a hardy, dual-purpose breed prized for its uniquely dark, often speckled brown eggs and its docile yet active nature. It is the breed that inspired the Kelloggs rooster and remains a staple for backyard enthusiasts seeking beautiful eggs and a friendly temperament.
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Cream Legbar
The prolific autosexing layer of beautiful blue eggs.
The Cream Legbar is a British breed known for its ability to produce high quantities of sky-blue eggs. It is an autosexing breed, meaning chicks can be sexed immediately upon hatching by their down pattern. Developed in the early 20th century, it combines the genetics of the Araucana, Barred Rock, and Leghorn.
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Fibro Easter Egger
The striking combination of deep melanistic features and vibrant colored eggs.
The Fibro Easter Egger is a specialized designer crossbreed that combines the rare fibromelanistic trait—resulting in black skin, meat, and bones—with the colorful egg-laying capabilities of an Easter Egger. These birds are highly sought after for their exotic appearance, featuring dark plumage with iridescent sheens and a friendly, active temperament suitable for backyard flocks.
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Exchequer Leghorn
Sharp black-and-white and quick as a whip
The Exchequer Leghorn is a striking variety of the classic Leghorn, developed in Scotland and prized for its bold, evenly distributed black-and-white mottled plumage. Active, alert, and hardy foragers, these hens are exceptional white-egg layers that rarely go broody. Their upright carriage, bright red single comb, and lively personality make them both a productive and eye-catching addition to any flock.
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Golden Owl Beard
The bearded beauty with owl-eyed charm
The Golden Owl Beard, or Brabanter, is a rare and ancient Dutch breed instantly recognizable by its distinctive three-part beard and muff and its jaunty forward-pointing crest. The golden variety shows warm golden-brown plumage richly patterned with bold black spangles. Alert, active, and hardy, these birds are wonderful foragers and reliable layers of white eggs, prized as much for their striking looks as their friendly, curious personality.
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Blue Laced Wyandotte
Stunning laced beauty of the flock.
The Blue Laced Wyandotte is a dual-purpose heritage breed prized for its striking blue/red lacing over white-cream feathers, rounded full body, and calm, friendly temperament. A standout ornamental and reliable layer, she's a foundation hen in our Founder's Hatch crosses.
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Fibro Sky
Inky, iridescent, and unmistakable.
A striking fibro-influenced blue/green/olive layer. Glossy black-based plumage with occasional muffs, and likely partial autosexing from Rusty's barring.
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Olive Splash
Deep olive eggs, splash-blue feathers.
A classic olive egger — Rusty's blue-egg gene over dark-chocolate Maran genetics for deep olive eggs. Heavy, calm birds in splash/blue plumage.
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Laced Legbar
Lacing meets blue eggs.
Blue/green eggers with a shot at Wyandotte lacing and rose-comb influence. Full-bodied, beautiful, and high on novelty appeal.
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Double Cream
Autosexing blue-egg layers.
Pure-ish blue eggers with strong autosexing — chicks reliably sexable at hatch by down pattern. Cream, grey and gold crested plumage; the easiest line to sell.
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