"Pick a Chicken!" Breed Selector Tool

Not sure which breed is for you?Just answer these eight quick questions and voila! - our website will automatically give you a custom breed recommendation.Click on the breed name for full information including where you can buy them and pictures.(Not all breeds have pictures yet, but we're working on it!If you have pics, please share.)

1. Do you need a breed that's hardy in winter?

Does not matter Yes

2. Do you need a breed that's especially heat-hardy birds?

Does not matter Yes

3. Do you care if the breeds are rare/unusual?

Does not matter Yes No. Looking for common breeds

4. Do you want birds that will rear chicks?

Does not matter Yes

5. Do you want a colorful egg basket?

White Cream or Tinted

Light Brown Brown

Chocolate Green/Blue/Pink/Multi

Light Blue Sage Green

Blue-Green



6. Do you require especially docile birds?

Does not matter Yes

7. How important is the rate of egg laying?

Does not matter Somewhat Pretty important Very

8. Would you like a bantam (small) or large fowl (normal size) chicken?