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Salmon FaverolleStatus: Threatened (less than 1,000)Salmon Faverolles are listed as "threatened" by the Livestock Conservancy, meaning there are less than 1,000 birds left in the United States. They are a dual-purpose French breed with origins dating back to 1886, and were imported into the United States in 1901. Salmon Faverolles are a very docile breed, and are usually lower in the pecking order in mixed breed flocks.
This dual-purpose breed was bred to still be productive in French winters, and lay a tinted egg. They are very slow to mature, and are butchered at a smaller weight, but have a highly sought-after depth of flavor. |
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Spitzhauben
Status: Threatened (less than 1,000)The Spitzhauben is the National Bird of Switzerland and is relatively unknown in the world of chicken-keeping. This unique breed is cold-hardy and does very well in free-ranging situations, making them a great addition to homestead farms. They are very docile and friendly.
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SebrightStatus: Threatened (less than 1,000)The Sebright is a bantam breed, meaning they are much smaller than most chickens. This breed is one of the few true bantam breeds, meaning there is not a larger version of the Sebright. They are also one of the oldest British bantam breeds, and joined the American Poultry Association in 1874.
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DelawareStatus: Watch (less than 5,000)The Delaware is a breed created in the US in 1940 as a dual purpose chicken. They are known for being friendly and calm, and do well in backyard flocks as well as as layers. They lay a light brown egg.
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New HampshireStatus: Watch (less than 5,000)The New Hampshire is technically a meat breed, but are decent layers as well. They are known for being assertive, but still do well in a mixed flock. The hens are known for being broody, and make great mothers. They were recognized by the APA in 1935.
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Rhode Island RedStatus: Watch (less than 5,000)A true America breed, the Rhode Island Red is more recently used in large scale egg operations, however it is the non-industrialized, larger, old-type lineage is not very common. This dual purpose bird is a hearty layer, and hens can be broody, making them good mothers. They were recognized by the APA in 1904.
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Plymouth RockStatus: RecoveringThe Plymouth Rock's oldest coloration is the 'barred' pattern, with many other colors developed later on. They are a hardy, dual purpose breed, but make great layers as well. They were recognized by the APA in 1874, and are some of the most friendly chickens in our flock.
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