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Indian Runner Duck
A gorgeous breed of domestic duck the Indian Runner Duck is an amazing addition to your backyard! As the name suggests they run rather than walk, standing erect and stately. You can expect 300 – 350 jumbo eggs per year from your hens in whites or blues. Originally found on the Indonesian Islands and quickly…
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Wyandotte
The Wyandotte is a striking breed available in many colours. It was bred in the USA for its beauty, meat and eggs and has become popular worldwide! Named for the indigenous Wyandot people of North America, the Wyandotte is a dual-purpose breed. Wyandottes will start laying at around 5 months of age and will give…
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White Leghorn
The White Leghorn originated in Tuscany and though the exact date is unclear it was first exported in the early 1800s. Recognised as one of the best heritage layers, they will produce about 280 – 300 large white eggs per year. They can be very flighty birds which makes them less likely to be preyed…
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Venda
Oringinally kept by the Venda people of Limpopo, the Venda chicken is and alert and hardy indigenous breed. They are considered a dual-purpose breed, however they are kept mainly for pest control on farm. Venda will remove tick and flies straight off of livestock much like the Boschvelder. While they are excellent for pest control…
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Silkie
The first mention of a Silkie is in the 13th century when Marco Polo wrote about a “furry”chicken during his travels to Asia. Named for their plumage, which is said to feel like silk or satin, this bird has quickly become a favorite among chicken owners. Kept predominantly as a pet, the Silkie is also…
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Rhode Island Red
Bred in Rhode Island during the ate 19th century the Rhode Island Red is an excellent layer and the hens are decidedly friendly. They are a lovely, hardy bird that requires little care and can be used as a dual-purpose bird. Rhode Islands start laying at around 4-5 months and do occasionally go broody making…
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Potchefstroom Koekoek
The Potchefstroom Koekoek is an excellent, low maintenance, dual-purpose breed that originates in South Africa. Bred in Potchefstroom in the 1960s by the Potchefstroom Agricultural College, the Koekoek is made up of 3 distinct breeds; the Black Australorp, White Leghorn and the Barred Plymouth Rock. A favorite on the Livingseeds farm for years, we have…
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Polish Crested Bantam
The Polish chicken has been documented in paintings from around the 15th century in the Netherlands. The Polish Crested Bantam is a much smaller bird than the standard fowl and is not considered a true bantam as it has a standard size counterpart. Originally from the Netherlands but named for the crest on the head…
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Light Sussex
Originating in Sussex county, England, the first showing of the Light Sussex is said to have taken place in the mid 1800s and the breed was standardized in 1902. Before more hybrid strains were developed around the second World War, both the Sussex and the Rhode Island Red were the two main meat birds in…
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Buff Orpington
The Buff Orpington is a favorite amongst chicken lovers with it’s fluffy feathers and friendly personality. Bred in 1886 by William Cook as a dual-purpose breed, the Orpington was originally black in colour to help hide the soot and dirt in London. As it quickly gained popularity other colours were introduced with the original four…
