Discover Rare & Heritage Poultry
Rare and heritage poultry offers flock owners a broader look at the diversity found in domesticated birds. Different breeds may be valued for history, appearance, egg color, body type, temperament, climate adaptability, exhibition qualities or traditional line characteristics. Our Rare & Heritage guide helps visitors move from learning about these birds directly into the relevant Country Hatchery Inc. shop categories.
Whether you are researching rare chicken breeds for sale, heritage chickens, bantam chickens, gamefowl, Shamo, Ko Shamo, Asil/Aseel, Kelso, guinea fowl, peafowl, quail or hatching eggs, use the category directory below to continue into the shop.
What Are Heritage Chicken Breeds?
Heritage poultry generally refers to traditional breeds with established histories and recognizable characteristics that have been maintained over generations. They appeal to keepers interested in breed conservation, exhibition, homesteading, distinctive flock appearance and agricultural history.
Rare Chicken Breeds & Specialty Poultry
Specialty poultry can include uncommon chicken breeds as well as bantams, game birds, guinea fowl, peafowl and quail. Before choosing a breed, consider mature size, housing needs, climate, flock compatibility and your goals for keeping poultry.
Traditional Gamefowl & Heritage Lines
Traditional gamefowl varieties have long histories and distinctive physical characteristics. Country Hatchery Inc. presents gamefowl for lawful poultry breeding, preservation and exhibition purposes. Browse the shop categories to see the lines and related poultry represented in the catalog.
Shop Rare & Heritage Poultry
Go to the main shop to browse birds, breeds, hatching eggs and poultry categories.
