What Are the Kinds of Chickens?
- Barred Plymouth Rock chickens originate from the U.S. during the mid-19th century. They have a generally docile personality but can occasionally be aggressive. They are renowned for their speckled fur, which is most commonly dark gray and white but also can be blue, buff, partridge and silver.
- Delaware chickens originated in Delaware. They are mix between the Plymouth Rock breed and New Hampshire breed. They generally have a docile personality. They are renowned for the unique patterning of their feathers which is generally white but with black spots on the neck, top of the body and tail.
- New Hampshire chickens originated in New Hampshire. They were developed from the Rhode Island red breed in the early 20th century. They are generally territorial and aggressive chickens. They are commonly a chestnut color.
- Rhode Island red chickens originated in New England in the 19th century. They are generally friendly and deal well with close human contact. They are commonly a dark brown or black color.
Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens
Delaware chickens
New Hampshire Chickens
Rhode Island Red Chickens
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