How to Raise Anconas Chickens

The Anconas chicken is a rare breed that originated near the Italian city of Anconas. It is a descendent from the early Leghorns and other earlier breeds. The Anconas has a mixed ancestry that has helped the breed develop into a hardy species. The Black Leghorn is actually an Anconas. This breed of chicken is specifically known for its egg-laying capabilities. They produce large quantities of white eggs. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Decide if you want to raise chickens that lay eggs or not. The Anconas is a rare breed in the United States, but its egg laying capability borders overwhelming.

2. Create a chicken coop that takes into consideration the Anconas' ability to lay large amounts of eggs, that they can fly enough to jump a fence and that they eat grass and forage for bugs in the ground.

3. Hang food and water dispensers suspended above the floor of the coop to keep the water and food cleaner for longer.

4. Select the brand of chicken food you want—there are many different varieties sold in feed stores. Chickens will eat anything so learn what the best diet for the Anconas.

5. Study the different breeds of chickens. Most people raise chickens to sell the eggs. Choose a breed that will give you the results you want.

6. Determine if you want full-size hens or bantams. Bantams are small or miniature birds. Your decision will be based on the amount of space you have available to house the chickens.

7. Learn which chickens are best suited to your climate. The price of each chicken will vary in accordance to the breed.

Tips & Warnings

• Different types of corn will darken the yolk of an egg.
• Do not overcrowd your chickens.
• Keep the cage, food and water clean to prevent disease.

Resources

• Article on how to build a chicken coop.
• Read about rare breeds of chickens.