Martha Welcomes 13 New Chickens to Her Farm—See the Beautiful Birds Here

As a passionate chicken fancier, Martha likes attending the annual Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts. The event is held every year in January at the Eastern States Exposition Center and features more than 3,000 birds, including large fowl, waterfowl, turkeys, pigeons, Guineas, and a variety of breed chickens.

"I have always loved raising chickens and other fowl—not only for their beauty, but also for their great companionship. I have more than 100 different chickens of various breeds at my farm," she wrote in a recent blog post, adding that the poultry show "is a great way to see beautiful chickens up close and to build relationships with knowledgeable, passionate breeders."

This year, Martha took home 13 chickens to raise on her 152-acre farm in Bedford, New York, including Araucanas, Silkies, Sultans, Crested Polish, Buff Orpingtons, and Rhode Island Reds.

Martha shared the news on her Instagram account and blog, showing off some of her new chickens. After arriving at the farm, the chickens were placed in an enclosure designated for new birds. They will be mixed in with the rest of the flock at a later date, she explained.

Each bird has its own distinct look and characteristics. For example, the black Araucana hen lays eggs with pale blue shells, while the white Polish roosters "are quite handsome with their dramatic top crests and long legs," Martha says.

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Another striking bird, the black Polish chicken is known for its lustrous black plumage and distinctive white "top hat," friendly temperament, and excellent egg-laying capabilities.

If you want to learn more about raising chickens, geese, pigeons, and other birds, Martha encourages people to attend a poultry show in their area.