They are one of the broodiest breeds and have no problem adopting eggs that are not their own to hatch for you. Yet, beyond their appearance, Russian Orloffs have a reputation for being observant, cheerful, and approachable, which endears them to keepers. They’re known to lay eggs 1 to 2 times a week, adding to their charm. They do not do well in containment and should be given room to range and wander around. These breeds like to roost in trees, so you should look into natural branch perches. Appenzeller Spitzhauben breeds are pretty small and also very rare.

These beautiful hens have been a showstopper for centuries and will hopefully continue to be one for many more years to come. Greek: νεοσσός (el) ( neossós ), νεαρό πουλί ( nearó poulí ), πουλάκι (el) n ( pouláki ) Ancient: νεοσσός m ( neossós ) The standard breed Burmese have much more prominent crests than their Bantam counterparts. They are much fluffier and have feathers all over their legs. The Beijing You is a dual purpose breed for both laying eggs and producing meat. Hens can put out about 170 eggs per year. Those who have had it claim that Beijing You meat is delectable.

The gallery above shows what you'll need for each idea, but in general, the following supplies are all handy for crafting your Easter masterpieces:

As a dual purpose breed, they are good layers and will usually lay eggs 3-5 times per week. These eggs are normally light brown and medium sized. They are primarily an ornamental breed and flourish in cold climates. This rare breed is very docile, but they have loud personalities. Fill it up a bit more and then tie again with an elastic band - this makes another 'ball' which will be the bunny's head.Just remember that these birds need plenty of space and care if you’d like them to stay happy and healthy – so make sure you’re ready before taking one home! Beat the butter (either by hand, using an electric mixer or stand mixer) until pale, light and fluffy. This could take several minutes. You'll find no fewer than 30 different Easter craft ideas for your kids to make – most of which are cheap and easy to do, with some of the supplies required likely already in your cupboards! Always be sure to put down plenty of newspaper or plastic sheeting before you start. A cheap tarpaulin or table cloth can be a great option. It's surprising how far paint can go when kids are involved, so be sure to protect a wide area of floor. Keep kitchen roll or baby wipes close at hand for any emergency clear-ups.

The Frizzle breed has curled, fluffy plumage. The history of this bird is unknown, but many experts believe they came from the Far East in the 1800s. While this bird is a good egg layer, owners primarily keep them to enter into award shows. I usually use plain flour in this cupcake recipe, but alternatively, you can swap plain flour for self-raising flour of the same quantity (170g for a standard-sized batch) and reduce the baking powder by 1 ½ tsp. Equipment substitutions Always supervise toddlers and younger kids while they're crafting. Small items like googly eyes and pipe cleaners can easily find their way into a child's mouth, so keep a careful eye on them to reduce the risk of choking. These are not meant for beginner keepers. The level of grooming and care required for Silkies are best done by experienced keepers. 2. Polish and Polish Bantam Similarly, dress the kids in old clothes, or give them an apron to protect their regular outfit. An old adult T-shirt is an easy way to protect clothes if you don't have an apron to hand.

First developed in France, this breed is an excellent dual-use breed. They are wonderful layers and grow very well for meat production. They are also considered a heritage breed. This breed is not just cold hardy; it is everything hardy. No matter the weather or climate, you can bet on these independent hens to be roaming about your yard without a care in the world. They make great foragers and do well taking care of themselves. They like to manage themselves and usually won’t approach you unless you have food. This breed is a heritage breed and was recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1874. While it is more common in the United States, it was once considered too delicate for North American climates. Cyrillic: птић m, птиче n, птичица f, пиле n, потркушац m, чучавац m Roman: ptić m, ptiče (sh) n, ptičica (sh) f, pile (sh) n, potrkušac m, čučavac (sh) m

Despite their huge size, they have a reputation for being extraordinarily gentle too. They are even known to be great with children. Once the cupcakes have cooled fully, add your lemon buttercream to a piping bag fitted with an open round nozzle. Hold your nozzle a few cm (an inch) above the top of your cupcake, and squeeze your piping bag hard for several seconds and lift up very slightly so you get one large blob of frosting.Typically, you'll need things like card, pom poms, pipe cleaners, coloured tissue paper, glue and scissors to create most of these fun Easter creations, which all come with easy-to-follow instructions. Greek: κοτοπουλάκι (el) n ( kotopouláki ), κλωσσοπουλάκι (el) n ( klossopouláki ), κλωσσόπουλο (el) n ( klossópoulo ) True to their name, their feathers feel like silk. They're fluffy from head to toe. Silkies are also sweet-tempered, friendly, and generally great pets. They're often shown in poultry shows, which might be a good suggestion if you or your child are interested in doing that. They aren't the most productive egg layers, but they're excellent mothers. Norwegian: (depending on age of speaker) +40 yrs: rype (no); 20 - 40 yrs: dame (no); <20: spa kæbe (used widely in inner east Oslo, derived from urdu)