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 |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2015, 2017 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
No |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
| Country of Origin |
Indonesia |
| Cold tolerant |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2014, 2015 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Yes! I'm very vigilant and active |
| Broodiness |
Very |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Spain |
| Also called |
Euskal Oiloa or Marraduna Basque |
| Cold tolerant |
Somewhat |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Yes! I'm very vigilant and active |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2021 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Moderately. |
| Broodiness |
Very |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
| Country of Origin |
Brazil |
| Cold tolerant |
No |
| Year of import(s) |
2019 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Moderately. |
| Broodiness |
Very |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
Yes |
| Free-range ability |
No |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
Somewhat |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Moderately. |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
UK |
| Cold tolerant |
Yes |
| Year of import(s) |
2018 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Yes! I'm very vigilant and active |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
| Table Breeds |
No |
| Country of Origin |
Russia |
| Cold tolerant |
Yes |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
Yes |
| Free-range ability |
No |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
200 - 250 |
| Gamefowl |
No |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Spain |
| Cold tolerant |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2018 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
Yes |
| Free-range ability |
No |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
Yes |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
Yes |
| Free-range ability |
No |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
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 |
| 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 |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Yes! I'm very vigilant and active |
| Broodiness |
Very |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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 |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Sweden |
| Also called |
Skånsk Blommehöna |
| Cold tolerant |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2012 |
| Landrace |
Yes |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Moderately. |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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The Vorwerk is a striking representation of both elegance and functionality. A rare, dual-purpose German breed that will add a unique pop of color to your farm or homestead.
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| Egg Color |
tinted |
| Egg Size |
Medium |
| Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
| Gamefowl |
No |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Germany |
| Also called |
Vorwerkhuhn |
| Cold tolerant |
Yes |
| Year of import(s) |
2021, 2023 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Moderately. |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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Once prized in the royal courts of Japan, this striking breed was carefully crafted to showcase some of the most unique ornamental traits in the poultry world—its face develops regal wrinkles with age, vibrant red skin is proudly displayed on its chest, and its powerful, muscular build gives it the unmistakable swagger of a miniature Sumo wrestler.
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| Egg Color |
tinted |
| Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
| Gamefowl |
Yes |
| Table Breeds |
No |
| Country of Origin |
Japan |
| Cold tolerant |
No |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
No |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Low, 1:6 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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