13 Floppy Chicken Breeds

The American Poultry Association recognizes more than 50 chicken breeds. We have the perfect selection if you’re looking for the best. We will go over each bird and give you some information about it. Also, we will show you pictures of the birds so that you can compare their appearances.

1. Silkie Chicken

Our first chicken is the Silkie. The Silkie is a breed with extremely fluffy feathers and other unique characteristics. As are the bones, the skin beneath the feathers is also black. The bird’s earlobes are blue, so they stand out regardless of the bird’s color. The bird also has five feet, one more than other breeds. It is naturally inclined to incubate eggs so many farmers use it for that purpose.

Size: 2 – 3 pounds

2. Cochin Bantam Chickens

Cochin Bantams, another small and fluffy bird, are also available. This breed is brightly colored and has feathers on its legs. The chicken’s skin is yellow, which is a unique characteristic. For the exhibition, owners often bred both the small Bantam Cochins and the larger Cochins.

Size: 1 – 2 pounds

3. Sultan Bantam Chickens

Another small bird that is rare is the Sultan Bantam. It is distinguished by its fluffy plumage, particularly over the tail and head. The bird only lays one egg per year so its owners often use it as an exhibition bird to enter contests. These birds are typically white with slate-blue legs.

Size: 1 – 2 pounds

4. Frizzle Chicken

Frizzles have curled fluffy plumage. Although the history of the Frizzle breed is not known, experts believe that they originated in the Far East during the 1800s. This bird can lay eggs, but owners keep them for their entry into awards shows.

Size: 7 – 8 pounds

5. Polish Chicken

With its distinctive crest of feathers above its head, the Polish chicken is easy-to-identify. There are many types of Polish chickens.

Size: 6 – 7 pounds

6. Ameraucana Chicken

Ameraucana chickens are unique in that they lay blue eggs. This is one of the very few chicken breeds. This breed comes in eight colors: black, blue, and brown.

Size: 5 – 7 pounds

7. Crevecoeur Chickens

Crevecoeur, a rare and fluffy breed, is used mainly for display purposes. However, it can also lay eggs. If you keep it for this purpose, it can grow quite large and provide plenty of meat. This bird is calm and friendly, making it a great choice for beginners.

Size: 6.6 – 7.5 pounds

8. Dominique Chicken

Dominique chickens are fluffy, expert egg layers. Although it is a tough survivor, it can be aggressive toward other animals and people. However, it will need more space than other breeds. Its plumage is reminiscent of a hawk and was used to stuff pillows and mattresses in Colonial America.

Size: 5-7 pounds

9. Dorking

A Dorking chicken is a plump, fluffy chicken that many people use to produce meat. However, you can also find them at awards shows. Although it needs a lot of space, it is not aggressive toward other birds. Dorking chickens love incubating eggs and will prefer to sit on them than lay them.

Size: 8 – 15 pounds

10. Langshan

Another plump, fluffy Langshan chicken is a very active bird that needs plenty of space. It is calm and friendly towards other animals and people. Many owners also remark on its intelligence and high level of intelligence. It can reach nearly three feet in height and has feathered feet and legs.

Size: 5 – 8 pounds

11. Russian Orloff

Russian Orloff chickens are large, meat-producing birds that can also be used to lay eggs. It can withstand cold temperatures thanks to its thick feathers. To escape the heat, however, it will need to be kept cool in the summer.

Size: 7 – 9 pounds

12. Sultan

One of the most unique chicken breeds is the Sultan chicken, which has feathers covering its feet. In fact, the Sultan Bantam is actually the bigger version of the Sultan Bantam. Although it will lay eggs, owners keep them primarily as show birds in order to win awards. They are calm and easy to take care of. You can even keep them as pets.

Size: 5 – 6 pounds

13. Yokohama

The Yokohama chicken is easily identified by its long feathers. This breed is often raised as a trophy bird. However, they need plenty of space and can be aggressive toward other animals and people. This breed is best for experienced bird keepers.

Size: 4 – 5.5 pounds

Summary

There are many fuzzy chicken breeds, as you can see. If you are looking for something extremely fuzzy, we recommend the Silkie or Sultan Bantam. However, there are other options. We recommend that new owners stay away from the Yokohama chicken breed. It requires a lot of space and can be aggressive toward people. You should have experience with this breed before you purchase it.

We hope that you enjoyed the guide and find the right chicken for your farm or home. Please share this guide on Facebook and Twitter if you’ve discovered a new breed.