Chickens

Barred Rock chickens.

NPS/Cindy LaBarge

The Oxon Hill Farm flock is incredibly diverse, representing 15+ breeds. These include Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Brahmas, Wyandottes, Amberlink, Olive Eggers, Aracuanas, Orpingtons, Dominiques, Cream Legbars, and Lakeside Eggers. Different breeds of chickens were meant for different things like meat or eggs. The chickens vary in age and can live between 5 and 10 years. Check our calendar to see when you can feed the chickens.