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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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 |
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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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Originating in China, Cochins are beautiful and gentle giants.
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Egg Color |
brown |
Egg Size |
Large |
Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 180 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
no |
Country of Origin |
China |
Cold tolerant |
no |
Year of import(s) |
2017 |
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A beautiful and ultra-exotic French breed with a very unique look. A large breed with 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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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 |
UK |
Cold tolerant |
no |
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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. Our Sussex flock has been certified by the American Poultry Association.
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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 |
no |
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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A large, cold hardy breed with Russian roots. Calm and smart. Great for any backyard flock!
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Egg Color |
tinted |
Egg Size |
Medium |
Average number of eggs per year |
100 |
Gamefowl |
no |
Table Breeds |
yes |
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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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 |
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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 |
Svart Hona or Svarthöna |
Cold tolerant |
yes |
Year of import(s) |
2012, 2013 |
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