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This unique autosexing breed was developed in Sweden, and the hens lay very large eggs for their body size.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Jumbo |
Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Sweden |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
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This remarkable table breed is considered a national treasure in its native France. Reputed to be the best-tasting chicken in the world, a roasted Bresse can cost hundreds of dollars at a Parisian restaurant. Greenfire Farms is the original and only importer of this extraordinary breed.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
250 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
France |
Also called |
Bresse Gauloise |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2015, 2017 |
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The most unique chicken on the planet! Revered for its striking, all-black appearance, this Indonesian chicken is known for its black feathers, black skin, black comb, black flesh, black organs, and black bones!
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
100 - 120 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Indonesia |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2014, 2015 |
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We can’t decide whether this is the chicken you buy for your best friend or worst enemy. At any rate, the exotic Ayam Ketawa, with its maniacal laughing vocalizations, will leave an indelible impression on both.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 180 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Indonesia |
Also called |
Gaga' or Ayam Gaga |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2018 |
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Greenfire Farms is thrilled to announce that by releasing a small chicken breed we are filling a giant void on the American poultry map.
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Egg Color |
tan |
Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
160 - 180 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Germany |
Also called |
Bielefelder Zwerg-Kennhuhn |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2021 |
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The Barbu de Watermael is a small bantam breed from Belgium that is by our reckoning the cutest chicken we’ve ever seen.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Very small |
Average number of eggs per year |
100 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Belgium |
Also called |
Watermaalse Baardkriel |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2019 |
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Exhibiting possibly the most exquisite plumage of any chicken breed, Greenfire Farms has imported the large fowl silver double laced Barnevelders.
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Egg Color |
brown |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
160 - 200 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
Netherlands |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2016, 2023 |
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A medium sized and attractive breed from the mountainous regions of Spain and France. This breed will thrive in difficult conditions.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
Spain |
Also called |
Euskal Oiloa or Marraduna Basque |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
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This is the uber chicken: autosexing, beautiful, friendly, and it lays gorgeous jumbo eggs! If you buy just one breed, this is it.
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Egg Color |
brown |
Egg Size |
Jumbo |
Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 230 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
Germany |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2011, 2013, 2017, 2021 |
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This endangered Belgian game fowl is striking in appearance and is also the cousin to the well-known Liege Fighter. The Bruges Fighter has a fierce appearance but is generally friendly toward people.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 |
Gamefowl |
yes |
Country of Origin |
Belgium |
Also called |
Brugse Vechter |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2021 |
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The most popular autosexing breed in the world! This blue to green-egg laying wonder bird has a rich heritage, and Greenfire Farms was the original and only importer of this marvelous chicken.
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Egg Color |
blue to green |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 200 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
UK |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2012 |
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A beautiful French breed with a very unique look and excellent taste.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
100 - 120 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
France |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2017 |
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The Deathlayer is a very proficient layer and with its tight cushion comb, iridescent greens and purples in its black feathers, luxuriant tail, and totally black doll eyes it can easily compete among the most beautiful chickens on the planet.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Germany |
Also called |
Westfalische Totleger |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2018 |
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In 2019, Greenfire Farms imported two breeds of long crowers from Eastern Europe, the Kosovo Long
Crower and the rare chicken from Turkey, the Denizli.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
100 - 120 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Turkey |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2019 |
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Flarry Eye Greys are beautiful game fowl that originated in Ireland and were probably brought to the United States in the late 1800s.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
140 - 160 |
Gamefowl |
yes |
Country of Origin |
Ireland |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2016 |
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The Gauloise Dorée is an ultra-rare breed and actually, the oldest chicken breed in France that provided genetics to every other chicken breed that would later emerge from France.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 200 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
France |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2021 |
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This Oxford Game is sure to impress with it's fiery orange plumage.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
100 - 120 |
Gamefowl |
yes |
Country of Origin |
UK |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2018 |
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An ultra-exotic and beautiful bird uniquely adapted to the cold.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Sweden |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Landrace |
Yes |
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Renowned for their hardiness and adaptability, the Icelandic chicken is well suited to the harsh climates and highly prized for its ability to forage and thrive in free-range environments, making it a popular choice for sustainable and organic farming practices.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 200 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Iceland |
Also called |
Íslenska landnámshænan |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Landrace |
Yes |
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This legendary breed is the world’s tallest chicken breed that battens the gap between chicken and velociraptor.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
160 - 250 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Brazil |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2019 |
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No other plumage coloring in the chicken genome is more breathtaking than the smoky, ethereal hue of lavender. These large fowl Wyandottes are stunning examples.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
US |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
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Although this giant, muscular Belgian game fowl has a fierce appearance, Liege Fighters are generally friendly toward people and can be an excellent choice for the dedicated hobbyist willing to explore the extremes of the poultry kingdom.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 |
Gamefowl |
yes |
Country of Origin |
Belgium |
Also called |
Luikse Vechter |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
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This robust dual-purpose breed is one of the first Greenfire Farms imported. To this day, it remains a favorite. If you're looking for a gentle, productive breed, the light Sussex will outperform your expectations.
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Egg Color |
tan |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
240 - 260 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
UK |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2013 |
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This giant lays an enormous number of eggs. With its feathered shanks and cuckoo feather pattern, it's one of our most popular dual-purpose breeds and for good reason!
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Egg Color |
tan |
Egg Size |
Jumbo |
Average number of eggs per year |
140 - 160 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
Belgium |
Also called |
Mechelse Koekoek |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2013 |
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Reputed to lay the best-tasting eggs in the world, our Marans were directly imported from national champion French bloodlines. We breed imported black copper and white varieties.
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Egg Color |
brown |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 200 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
France |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2015, 2018 |
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The Mechelen Turkey Head is currently very endangered in its native range, and good specimens with the desired, typical heads are rare.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Large |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
Belgium |
Also called |
Melchelse Kalkoen Kop |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2021 |
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What this tiny Swedish landrace breed lacks in size, it more than makes up for with boldness and charm. An exceptionally rare breed that has gained a cult following in the U.S.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Small |
Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2012, 2014 |
Landrace |
Yes |
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These beautiful and rare, mahogany birds are active foragers and prolific layers of medium-size white eggs.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 200 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
UK |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2018 |
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This ancient Dutch breed is sure to impress with its striking color pattern and beard. Be sure to add some of these unique birds to your flock as we expect to sell out fast.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Jumbo |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 200 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Netherlands |
Also called |
Uilebaard |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2018 |
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This incredibly unique Russian breed is especially cold-hardy. If you're interested in a breed with a really intriguing history, read on!
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
70 - 90 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Russia |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
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The Pita Pinta is the only chicken breed native to the Asturian region of Northern Spain where it traces its origins to the same chickens that were the foundational stock for the hardy Basque Hens.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
250 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
Spain |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2018 |
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Okay, let’s tackle the tough part first: It’s pronounced “Shine-dul-ar.” And hidden behind this impossible name with colliding consonants is perhaps the coolest modern chicken breed to emerge and be officially recognized in the latter part of the 20th Century.
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Egg Color |
blue to green |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Netherlands |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2018 |
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Although almost extinct, the Shetland Hen is one of the most fascinating and intriguing landrace chickens in the world.
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Egg Color |
green |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
UK |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2018 |
Landrace |
Yes |
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A unique breed that hails from Sweden and is known for its moss green eggs.
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Egg Color |
green |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Sweden |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2011, 2013 |
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Who doesn't want a chicken that looks like a dalmation with a Mohawk? The Appenzeller Spitzhauben is one of our most visually interesting breeds, and Greenfire Farms went all the way to Switzerland to find and import champion bloodlines.
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Egg Color |
white |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 180 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Switzerland |
Also called |
Appenzeller Spitzhauben |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2019 |
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Touted by the Germans as having the finest quality meat, the Sulmtaler is an excellent dual-purpose breed!
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Egg Color |
tan |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
130 - 180 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
Austria |
Cold tolerant |
no |
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A sturdier, more cold-hardy version of its distant cousin, the Ayam Cemani, the Swedish Black Hen is an utterly captivating bird. Combining practicality with bewitching good looks, this breed is definitely a conversation starter.
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
Yes |
Country of Origin |
Sweden |
Also called |
Svarthöna or Swedish Black Hen |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2012, 2013 |
Landrace |
Yes |
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This beautiful Swedish landrace breed possesses all the splendor and diversity of a field of wildflowers.
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Egg Color |
tan |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 200 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Country of Origin |
Sweden |
Also called |
Skånsk Blommehöna |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2012 |
Landrace |
Yes |
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