Hue Loco Backyard Chickens
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The 2025 Backyard Chickens have landed!
Each bundle includes one full skein and two 20 gram minis,
with colors inspired by the namesake rooster or hen.
Roosters are dyed on Merino Sock
80% SW Merino wool, 20% Nylon
400 yards / 100 grams
Hens are dyed on Phyllis Sock
75% Merino wool, 25% Nylon
460 yards / 100 grams
The 2025 Backyard Flock
Amberlink Hen. This graceful white and amber-colored sex link (hatchling sex is differentiated by color) chicken can lay eggs like no one's business, even in the cold dark winters. A very well-balanced bird that lays nice, large size table eggs, she’s quite docile, and a spectacular forager.
Dorking Hen. Named after the Surrey market town of Dorking, this breed of chickens is one of the oldest is England. It is quite distinctive, having an extra hind toe. These birds have a sweet and gentle temperament, and are wonderful with children. Great foragers, Dorkings are most content when free ranging.
Lemon Pyle Brahma Hen. The Queen of chickens, Lemon Pyle Brahmas are known for their large size, calm nature, and unique "buttery, creamy, vanilla-like" plumage, with the roosters displaying a distinct lemon coloring. Not only is its body profusely feathered, but her legs are also covered with foot feathering. These gentle giants can grow to a whopping 9-11 pounds. And they make wonderful pets. Beautiful chicken!
Lavender Silkie Hen. Purple chickens are real! Lavender Silkie chickens have a lovely, soft, evenly toned lilac color to all of their fluffy feathers. And black skin, beaks, legs, toes, and bones. These ladies rock those Silkie-chic turquoise earlobes, which pop against their purple plumage. Lavender Silkie chickens share the same friendly temperament, bantam build, and egg productivity as any other Silkie. You go girl!
Java Rooster. Despite the reference to the island of Java, this chicken was developed in the U.S. from chickens of unknown Asian roots. It’s one of the oldest American chickens, forming the basis for many other breeds, but is critically endangered today. Averaging 9 pounds, these big boys have either black, mottled, or white plumage.
Yokohama Rooster. The Yokohama is a German breed of fancy chicken, with unusual coloring and very long tail-feathers. It was created by Hugo du Roi in the 1880s, and derives from ornamental birds brought to Europe from Japan in the second half of the nineteenth century. Kept mainly for showing, these birds are quite friendly, and are happiest when left to roam freely in large spaces.
Serama Rooster. The Serama is a bantam breed of chicken originating in Malaysia within the last 50 years. The smallest breed of chicken in the world, Seramas average 6 to 10 inches tall, and weigh a mere 6 to 15 ounces! They make excellent pets due to their friendly and sociable nature. Seramas have their own event at most chicken shows since they are known to puff their chest out, strut around, and flap their wings.
White Crested Blue Polish Rooster. A striking and distinctive breed of chicken, this fellow is known for his unique combination of vibrant plumage and eye-catching crest. A soft, blue-gray feather coat gives it a gentle, almost misty appearance, with the crested feathers on top of its head forming a fluffy, rounded puff. The crest is one of its most defining characteristics, creating a charming and almost comical look.
2024 Retirees
Blue Orpington Hen. A captivating dual-purpose breed known for its unique blue plumage, docile temperament, and good egg-laying abilities. Orpingtons are known for their calm and friendly nature, making them a good choice for families. Broody hens, these ladies make excellent mothers.
French Maran Hen. Want to add a friendly, unique, and gorgeous chicken to your flock? Look no further. Known for its incredible egg quality - Julia Childs is known to have only cooked with Marans eggs. Originating in Southern France, these girls produce unusually dark, chocolate colored eggs. However, the darker the egg, the lower the rate of hatch – a French Marans hen lays on average 3 coveted chocolate eggs each week.
Cubalaya Rooster. A beautiful multi-purpose chicken, developed in Cuba in the 1800s by crossing Malay and Sumatra chickens imported from the Philippines. Characterized by their stately carriage, pea comb, abundant, flowing hackle feathers, and long, well-spread tail, they have a friendly, curious disposition.
Plymouth Rock Rooster. The Plymouth Rock is an American breed of domestic chicken. First introduced in the 19th century, it has become the most widely kept chicken breed in the US. The most widely recognized variety is ‘barred’ black and white, with a distinctive bright red 5-pounted comb. They’re known for their docile, good-natured dispositions.