{"title":"Rare Chicken Breeds Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRare Chicken Breeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeritage chicken breeds offer unique characteristics and genetic diversity often lost in commercial poultry. These rare breeds showcase distinctive feather patterns, egg colors, and temperaments that make them valuable additions to backyard flocks and conservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur rare chicken breed collection features products specifically selected for enthusiasts seeking uncommon varieties. From ornamental breeds with striking plumage to dual-purpose heritage birds with excellent egg production, these breeds represent centuries of selective breeding and regional adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach rare breed brings specific traits: cold hardiness, heat tolerance, broodiness, or unique egg shell colors ranging from blue to chocolate brown. Many of these breeds are listed on conservation watch lists, making them important for maintaining genetic diversity in domestic poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for hobby farmers, 4-H projects, and anyone interested in preserving agricultural heritage through backyard chicken keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-bresse-hatching-eggs","title":"Black American Bresse Hatching Eggs - Premium Bloodlines","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eHeritage Bresse Genetics for Serious Poultry Breeders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eAmerican Black Bresse hatching eggs provide access to one of the most respected poultry bloodlines in the world. Known for exceptional meat quality, balanced growth, and strong structural traits, Bresse chickens have long been recognized as a benchmark breed for culinary poultry and heritage breeding programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eThese fertile eggs come from carefully maintained American Bresse breeding stock selected for health, body structure, and long-term breeding potential. For breeders who want to work with serious genetics rather than mass hatchery birds, hatching your own Bresse chicks allows you to establish a flock with greater control over future selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eThe Legacy of the Bresse Chicken\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eThe Bresse chicken originated in eastern France, where the breed earned international recognition for producing some of the finest poultry meat in the world. Today, poultry enthusiasts and breeders continue to raise Bresse for the same traits that made the breed famous:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eEfficient feed conversion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eBalanced muscle development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eExceptional flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eHardy pasture performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eBlack Bresse variety\u003c\/strong\u003e carries these same production traits while displaying deep black plumage with a natural green sheen. Their striking appearance and strong body structure make them a favorite among breeders focused on improving flock quality generation after generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eWhy Breeders Choose to Hatch Their Own Bresse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eWorking with hatching eggs allows breeders to establish their flock from the beginning and make their own selection decisions as birds mature. This approach is especially valuable with heritage poultry like Bresse, where breeders often focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eBody structure and growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eFlock uniformity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eLong-term breeding performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eAdaptation to local conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eBy starting with hatching eggs, poultry keepers can raise birds that develop within their own environment and management system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eBreed Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eAmerican Black Bresse chickens are valued for both production traits and breeding potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003eTypical characteristics include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eGrowth Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage dual-purpose bird with strong meat production potential\u003cbr data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hens approximately 5–6 lbs, roosters 7–8 lbs\u003cbr data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eEgg Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 180–250 cream-colored eggs per year\u003cbr data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, alert, and adaptable to pasture or backyard systems\u003cbr data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003ePlumage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy black feathers with green sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003eThese birds perform well in free-range and pasture environments where they can forage while developing the body structure the breed is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003eHatching Egg Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eOur American Black Bresse hatching eggs are collected from active breeding flocks receiving balanced nutrition and attentive care. Eggs are gathered fresh and carefully packaged to protect them during shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003eEach egg is intended for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eincubation purposes only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003eAs with all shipped hatching eggs, results can vary depending on shipping conditions, incubator setup, and handling practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003eAmerican Black Bresse hatching eggs are popular among:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3799\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003eHeritage poultry breeders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003eHomesteaders raising meat chickens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003eSustainable farming operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003ePoultry enthusiasts interested in rare genetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3799\"\u003eEducational incubation projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003eBecause Bresse chickens are valued worldwide for their culinary reputation and breeding potential, they remain one of the most sought-after heritage breeds among serious poultry keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4014\"\u003eIncubation Basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4059\"\u003eFor best results when hatching Bresse eggs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4114\"\u003eMaintain incubation temperature around \u003cstrong data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4112\"\u003e99.5°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4176\"\u003eFollow proper humidity levels during incubation and hatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4225\"\u003eTurn eggs regularly during the first 18 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003eAllow chicks to hatch naturally during lockdown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003eProper incubator stability and careful handling will significantly improve hatch success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #46a61e;\"\u003eWe also offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/azchickens.com\/products\/black-bresse-chicks\" title=\"Black Bresse Chicks\"\u003echicks \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/azchickens.com\/products\/black-bresse-adults\" title=\"Black Bresse Juveniles and Adults\"\u003ejuveniles, adults and breeding pairs\u003c\/a\u003e of this breed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TX Chickens","offers":[{"title":"1 Dozen (without Hatching Guarantee)","offer_id":45122984018092,"sku":null,"price":71.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Dozen","offer_id":37108637565100,"sku":"1 Dozen","price":139.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Dozen","offer_id":39530677895340,"sku":"2 Dozen","price":249.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0428\/0955\/7149\/files\/BlackBresseChicks03AZChickens_43fd05c7-d3bd-493c-b580-c6f1b44019e3.jpg?v=1706474745"},{"product_id":"ayam-ketawa-chicken","title":"Ayam Ketawa Laughing Chicken - Indonesian Royal Breed Juveniles \u0026 Adults","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAyam Ketawa Laughing Chicken - Indonesian Royal Breed + Bonus Free Shipping with this Breed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer Ayam Ketawa adults, that we have raised past those tough chick stages. Ready for enjoyment of those laughing chicken moments and seeing out their days with you. In your caring and capable hands they will thrive as young adults and provide you laughs for many days! We hope you will welcome a \"Jester of the Flock\" to your home, an Ayam Ketawa, The Laughing Chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor specific shipping dates we will reach out to you to provide an estimated shipping date for your order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. We have several available to purchase and ship now. Juveniles and Adults ship VERY WELL in the Fall, Winter and Spring months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyam Ketawa Juveniles will be 6-12 weeks old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyam Ketawa Adults will be 12+ weeks old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyam Ketawa Hen, Roo or Breeding pairs generally 20+ weeks old (point of lay and\/or actively crowing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us with any questions regarding them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #46a61e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe also offer \u003ca title=\"Ayam Ketawa Chicks\" href=\"https:\/\/azchickens.com\/products\/ayam-ketawa\"\u003echicks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Ayam Ketawa Hatching Eggs\" href=\"https:\/\/azchickens.com\/products\/ayam-ketawa-the-laughing-chicken-hatching-eggs\"\u003ehatching eggs\u003c\/a\u003e for Ayam Ketawas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndonesian Royal Breed Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyam Ketawa, or laughing chickens, once could only be owned by royal family in Indonesia. The Laughing chicken's vibrant crowing is heard in all corners of the farm. It is hard to decide if you buy Ayam Ketawas, for your entertainment or someone's detriment. This is an exotic and remarkably cherished among poultry enthusiasts, and we are graced to share them with you. They will make you laugh even on tough days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e No guarantees on the coloring you'll receive. Questions about \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eour policies \u0026amp; FAQs about Ayam Ketawas\u003c\/span\u003e see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/azchickens.com\/pages\/our-policies\" title=\"Our Policies\"\u003eagreement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TX Chickens","offers":[{"title":"Juvenile ~ ROOSTER (6-10 weeks old) - Ships Feb 10th","offer_id":41808071033004,"sku":"Juvie Roo A.K.","price":299.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Juvenile ~ HEN (6-10 weeks old) - Ships Feb 10th","offer_id":41808041803948,"sku":"Juvie Hen A.K.","price":224.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult ~ ROOSTER (12+ weeks old) - Ships Feb 10th","offer_id":41808071098540,"sku":"Adult Roo A.K.","price":299.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult ~ HEN (12+ weeks old) - Ships Feb 10th","offer_id":41808041836716,"sku":"Adult Hen A.K.","price":374.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult ~ BREEDING PAIR (12+ weeks old) - Ships Feb 10th","offer_id":41808071164076,"sku":"A.K. 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