All chicken breeds share a common ancestor: the red junglefowl, Gallus gallus. Approximately 8,000 years ago, humans began domesticating and selectively breeding chickens.

Fluffy chickens come in all sizes and colors, so you're bound to find a breed that suits your family. Some of the most popular fluffy chicken breeds include: Silkies.

When it comes to chickens, size is important. As the Manitoba government points out, "Hen body weight is the key to increased egg size. Bigger hens produce larger eggs than smaller hens." So whether ...

Kenny Coogan: And just like many [00:05:00] domestic animals, people have been domesticating chickens for thousands of years, and we have over 500 breeds can you describe some different types of ...

The American Poultry Association started naming breeds in 1873. The definitions are included in the association's Standard of Perfection. Of these, there are more than three dozen chicken breeds ...