UCP Episode 038: Love the Dark Eggs – Oh Wonderful Marans!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Jen Pitino

Black Copper Marans – photo courtesy of Bev Davis

The Marans chicken breed is marvelously varied! The untrained observer could see a Black Copper, a Blue, a Wheaten and a Cuckoo Marans and never realize that these chickens, with vastly different coloring and feather patterns, were of the same breed. What unites these different looking Marans are their rich, brown egg color.

Marans chickens have a long history dating back to the 12th century when English sailors Continue reading →

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UCP Episode 036: Talking Chicken with A.P.A. Hall of Fame Member – Tony Albritton

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Jen Pitino

American Poultry Association’s logo

What do Andre “the Hawk” Dawson, Phil Collins (with his band Genesis), and Tony Albritton all have in common? All three gentlemen were inducted into their respective industry’s Hall of Fame in 2010. Eight-time All-Star Player, Andre “The Hawk” Dawson earned his place in the American Baseball’s Hall of Fame for his excellence in his sport. Phil Collins and his former band Genesis was a natural pick to join the illustrious ranks of the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with three decades worth of hits in the music world. Tony Albritton became the 53rd member of the American Poultry Association’s Hall of Fame after demonstrating for more many years superior skills in chicken breeding, raising and showing. Continue reading →

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UCP Episode 033: The Kentucky Specks Chicken – The Rarest American Bantam

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jen Pitino

Kentucky Specks Rooster – Photo by elmfarm87

The Kentucky Specks chicken is an American rare breed of chicken that is shrouded in much lore and mystery. These small white and black mottled chickens – splashed with red hackle feathers and blue, green and red saddle and tail feathers are unusual and handsome birds. Today on the Urban Chicken Podcast, we are joined by guest Denis Dooley who is an breeder and advocate of the Kentucky Specks chicken. Denis helps separate the facts from fiction surrounding this diminutive speckled fowl. Continue reading →