By Sue Weaver
WHITE RABBIT83/SHUTTERSTOCK
All chickens aren’t created equal. It’s important to pick the ones who will meet your needs. There are countless varieties and hundreds of breeds from which to choose. With the passage of time, humans have designed chickens to fulfi ll every niche: cold-hardy chickens, heat-resistant chickens, chickens that don’t mind being penned up. We haven’t designed the perfect chicken — yet! All breeds have certain failings. For those seeking to implement more natural (or even organic) husbandry practices, breed will come into a play as well.