RANCH NOTES
A closer look at the breeds that keep the ranch interesting, season after season.
Dutch Hookbills are critically endangered and extremely rare, with fewer than 2,000 breeding adults worldwide and fewer than 550 in the United States. Caring for heritage breeds helps keep them part of the poultry world for the next generation.
Sebastopols are a threatened heritage breed with fewer than 1,100 breeding adults in the United States. Their long, curling feathers make every look a little more dramatic.
Silkies have a way of winning people over at first sight. Their soft plumage and unmistakable silhouette make them a favorite among ornamental chicken keepers.