KD Poultry heritage breed coop facility

Heritage Breeds

Raised the Old Way, For Good Reason

We raise only time-honored heritage breeds — birds with centuries of history, exceptional temperament, and flavor that commercial flocks simply cannot replicate.

Heritage Chicken Breeds

Our Chicken Flock

Each breed in our flock was chosen for its unique qualities — egg color, temperament, hardiness, and heritage. These are birds worth knowing.

KD Poultry heritage chicken breeds chart

White Leghorn

Origin: ItalyEgg: White

One of the most productive laying breeds in the world, the White Leghorn is a lean, energetic bird with a long history in American agriculture. Known for large, bright white eggs and exceptional feed efficiency.

Temperament: Active, alert, independent

Rhode Island Red

Origin: United StatesEgg: Rich Brown

An American classic and one of the most beloved dual-purpose heritage breeds. Rhode Island Reds are robust, cold-hardy birds that lay consistently through the seasons and carry a rich, deep mahogany plumage.

Temperament: Hardy, calm, friendly

Ayam Cemani

Origin: IndonesiaEgg: Cream

One of the rarest and most striking breeds in the world — the Ayam Cemani is entirely black, from feathers to bones, due to a genetic trait called fibromelanosis. A true collector's bird and a centerpiece of our flock.

Temperament: Calm, docile, regal

Ameraucana (Black, Blue & Splash)

Origin: United StatesEgg: Blue

True Ameraucanas are a recognized breed known for their distinctive muffs, beards, and stunning blue eggs. We raise Black, Blue, and Splash varieties — each with the same beautiful blue egg and calm disposition.

Temperament: Gentle, curious, friendly

Americana Easter Egger

Origin: United StatesEgg: Green, Olive & Blue

Easter Eggers are a colorful mixed-heritage breed that carry the blue egg gene, producing a stunning range of egg colors — greens, olives, blues, and more. Every carton is a surprise and a delight.

Temperament: Friendly, curious, adaptable

Coturnix Quail Breeds

Our Quail Flock

Coturnix quail are among the most efficient and rewarding birds to raise. Our flock includes four distinct varieties, each prized for their eggs, temperament, and unique characteristics.

KD Poultry Coturnix quail breeds chart

English White

Origin: EnglandEgg: Speckled

A selectively bred all-white Coturnix variety prized for its calm temperament and consistent egg production. The English White is a staple of specialty egg programs and a favorite among quail keepers.

Temperament: Calm, docile, easy to handle

Tuxedo

Origin: Selective breedEgg: Speckled

Named for their striking black-and-white plumage, Tuxedo quail are a visually distinctive variety with excellent laying ability and a hardy constitution well-suited to Midwest conditions.

Temperament: Active, hardy, curious

Texas A&M

Origin: United StatesEgg: Speckled

Developed at Texas A&M University, this large-bodied white quail variety is known for rapid growth, excellent meat yield, and reliable egg production. A cornerstone of specialty poultry programs.

Temperament: Calm, fast-growing, productive

Jumbo Brown (Celadon)

Origin: Selective breedEgg: Celadon Blue-Green

Our Celadon-carrying Jumbo Browns are the source of our prized pale blue-green Celadon eggs — one of the rarest specialty eggs available. Large-bodied, productive, and truly extraordinary.

Temperament: Hardy, productive, calm
Heritage breed eggs from KD Poultry
Heritage Eggs
Speckled Coturnix quail eggs
Speckled Quail
Rare Celadon quail eggs
Celadon Quail

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