A nearly white, rapid growing,
dual purpose fowl developed to figure into broiler crosses, with single comb
and brown egg shells. No varieties.
Content:
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(A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Friday 10 August 2012
Poultry Breeds : Cubalaya
Posted by Unknown on 23:54
A hardy bird
developed in Cuba, they resemble a Sumatra in shape. Cubalayas exist in three
varieties and should be considered a strictly ornamental fowl.
Content:
Dr. Joe Berry,
Extension Poultry Specialist, Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State
University
Chicken Breeds
and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Poultry Breeds : Crevecoeur
Posted by Unknown on 23:50
A very rare,
crested breed, solid black in color, Crevecoeurs are strictly an ornamental
fowl.
Content:
Chicken Breeds
and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Images:
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Poultry Breeds : Cornish
Posted by Unknown on 23:44
Varieties:
Dark
White
White Laced Red
Buff
Standard
Weights: Cock-10-1 /2 pounds; hen-8 pounds; cockerel-8-1/2 pounds; pullet-6-1/2
pounds.
Skin Color:
Yellow.
Egg Shell Color:
Brown.
Use: Developed
as the ultimate meat bird, the Cornish has contributed its genes to build the
vast broiler industry of the world, Its muscle development and arrangement give
excellent carcass shape.
Origin: Cornish
were developed in the shire (county) of Cornwall, England where they were known
as "Indian Games". They show the obvious influence of Malay and other
oriental blood. They were prized for their large proportion of white meat and
its fine texture.
Characteristics:
The Cornish has a broad, well muscled body. Its legs are of large diameter and
widely spaced. The deep set eyes, projecting brows and strong, slightly curved
beak give the Cornish a rather cruel expression. Cornish males are often
pugnacious and the chicks tend to be more cannibalistic than some breeds. Good
Cornish are unique and impressive birds to view. The feathers are short and
held closely to the body, and may show exposed areas of skin. Cornish need
adequate protection during very cold weather as their feathers offer less
insulation than can be found on most other chickens. Because of their short
feathers and wide compact bodies, Cornish are deceptively heavy. Due to their
shape, good Cornish often experience poor fertility and artificial mating is
suggested. Cornish are movers and need space to exercise and develop their
muscles. The old males get stiff in their legs if they do not receive
sufficient exercise. The females normally go broody but because of their very
minimal feathers can cover relatively fewer eggs. They are very protective
mothers but are almost too active to be good brood hens.
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and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Poultry Breeds : Cochin
Posted by Unknown on 23:39
Varieties:
Buff
Partridge
White
Standard
Weights: Cock-1 1 pounds; hen-8-1/2 pounds; cockerel-9 pounds; pullet-7 pounds.
Skin Color:
Yellow.
Egg Shell Color:
Brown.
Use: Mainly an
ornamental fowl, but their ability as mothers is widely recognized and Cochins
are frequently used as foster mothers for game birds and other species.
Origin: Cochins
came originally from China but underwent considerable development in the U.S.
and now are found and admired in many parts of the world.
Characteristics:
Cochins are literally big, fluffy balls of feathers. They are mainly kept as an
ornamental fowl and are well suited to close confinement. The profuse leg and
foot feathering makes it desirable to confine Cochins on wet days and where
yards become muddy to keep the birds from becoming mired or collecting balls of
mud on their feet. They exhibit extremely persistent broodiness, are good
mothers and are intense layers for short periods of time. Because of their
feathering, it is necessary to clip some of the feathers or resort to
artificial insemination to obtain good rates of fertility.
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and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Poultry Breeds : Chantecler
Posted by Unknown on 23:36
Varieties:
White
Partridge
Developed in
Canada as a dual purpose farm chicken, they have muscular bodies, small combs
(pea) and wattles and lay brown eggs.
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Poultry Breeds : Catalana
Posted by Unknown on 23:33
The Buff
Catalana is a medium-sized bird noted for its hardiness. It is not well known
in the United States but is widely distributed through South America. Catalanas
come closer to being a dual-purpose breed than any of the other Mediterranean
breeds.
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Poultry Breeds : Campine
Posted by Unknown on 23:30
Varieties:
Golden
Silver
The campines are
a fairly small, closely feathered breed with solid colored hackles and barred
bodies. They are chiefly an ornamental breed but will lay a fair number of
white shelled eggs and are nonbroody. They are thought to have originated in
Belgium.
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Chicken Breeds
and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Poultry Breeds : Buttercup
Posted by Unknown on 23:28
A small,
spritely breed from Sicily, their chief distinguishing feature is their
cup-shaped comb. Buttercups are nonbroody, lay a fair number of small eggs, and
are kept strictly as ornamental fowl.
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Poultry Breeds :Buckeye
Posted by Unknown on 23:25
A dark red,
muscular bird with pea comb, closely held feathers and broad shoulders. No
varieties.
Content:
Chicken Breeds
and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Poultry Breeds : Barnevelders
Posted by Unknown on 23:23
The Barnevelders
are the most popular dual-purpose breed of Holland. The breed has recently gained
a large following in England, and during 1923 seemed to increase in popularity.
The male has a black breast and tail, with red in hackle and saddle, like our
Partridge Plymouth Rock. The female also resembles the Partridge Rock female,
except that she has a heavy lacing on the feather with secondary lacing within.
Where selection has not been along fancy lines, the color of the stock is mixed
black and red. In 1922, effort was made in Holland to Standardize the
Barnevelder stock as it existed in the hands of farmers. Of over 100,000 birds
in the Barnevelder district, 2,000 were accepted by the inspector as possessing
good breed quality. The breed has yellow skin, produces brown shelled eggs, has
a single comb and red ear lobe.
Barnevelder
fowls are hardy. They are good layers, sit and rear their own young. Hens
should weigh about 6 1/2 lbs., and cocks, 8 1/2 lbs. Cold winds sweep over the
home district of this breed, and the climate is very damp. Because of the
climate conditions a thrifty type of fowl was developed. The females lay a good
sized egg.
Reference:
Platt, Frank L.
1925. All Breeds of Poultry, Origin: History: Description, Mating and
Characteristics. American Poultry Journal. Chicago.
Poultry Breeds : Brahma
Posted by Unknown on 23:21
Varieties:
Light
Dark
Buff
Standard Weights
(Light): Cock-12 pounds; hen-9-1/2 pounds; cockerel-10 pounds; pullet-8 pounds.
Standard
Weights (Dark and Buff): Cock-1 1 pounds; hen-8-1/2 pounds; cockerel-9 pounds;
pullet-7 pounds.
Skin
Color: Yellow.
Egg Shell
Color: Brown.
Use: A
very heavy fowl for the production of heavy roasters or capons. Fair egg
layers.
Origin:
The ancestry of the Brahma traces back to China although much of their
development took place in the U.S. between 1850 and 1890.
Characteristics:
Good Brahmas are beautiful, stately birds. Their large size and gentle nature
combined with intricate color patterns makes them favorites for the country
estate. The Brahma's appearance in the showroom never fails to command the
admiration of one and all. These qualities have made them a favorite with
showmen and fanciers. Brahmas do go broody and are fairly good mothers. Their
small comb and wattles, together with profuse feathering and well feathered
shanks and toes enable them to stand cold temperatures very well. The
relatively slow rate of growth and long time required to reach maturity have
caused Brahmas to be passed by as a commercial fowl.
Reference:
Chicken
Breeds and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
American
Brahma Club, Doris Robinson, Secretary, 1608 Zipperer Rd., Bradenton, FL
34202, (941) 748-8398, e-mail: nanamamabrahma@worldnet.att.net
Images:
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Poultry Breeds : Baheij
Posted by Unknown on 23:15
"Baheij"
is a breed of chickens which has been developed in Borg-El-Arab Poultry
Research Station, Matrouh.It was named after "Baheij", the nearest
village to Borg-El-Arab. The Silver Montazah and Alexandria were utilized as
base population, when developing this breed. It resembles the Light Sussex in
plumage color, but it has a duplex comb and the tail feathers are grayish whit
crossed by dark bars. The beak, shanks and skin are yellowish white but the ear
lobes are red. Attempts have been made to improve the body weight of this breed
through selection for this traits, coupled with other body measurement.
Reference:
Taha.H.Mahmoud
et al. Agric.Res.Rev.Cairo 1989 vol 67:227. (submitted by Prof. Dr. Taha
Hussein Mahmoud, Agriculture Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture, Cairo,
Egypt)
Poultry Breeds : Bandara
Posted by Unknown on 23:11
More than six
years were devoted for developing this breed of chickens in Gimmizah and
Montazah Poultry Research Stations. This breed is named after
"Bandara" a village that is considered a sector of El-Gimmizah
Agriculture Research Center. The White Cornish and the Gimmizah were utilized
as base population when developing this breed. The down color of Bandara chicks
is recessive white. Adult birds are white in color, the beak, shanks and skin
are yellowish white. This breed has duplex comb and red ear lobes.
Comprehensive studies showed that this breed was superior to many other local
breeds in certain productive and reproductive traits. This breed could be
utilized as a foundation stock for meat production.
Reference:
Taha.H.Mahmoud
et al. Agric.Res.Rev.Cairo 1989 vol 67:229. (submitted by Prof. Dr. Taha
Hussein Mahmoud, Agriculture Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture, Cairo,
Egypt)
Poultry Breeds : Australorp
Posted by Unknown on 23:08
Variety:
Black.
Standard
Weights: Cock-8-1/2 pounds; hen-6-1/2 pounds; cockerel-7-1/2 pounds;
pullet-5-1/2 pounds.
Skin
Color: White.
Egg
Shell Color: Brown.
Use:
Generally a very good egg producer with a fairly meaty body of intermediate
size.
Origin:
The Australorp was developed in Australia from Black Orpington stock. It is
smaller than the Orpington with a trimmer appearance.
Characteristics:
Australorps have intense beetle-green sheen on the black birds, dark eyes, deep
bodies and are very active. They are one of the best dual-purpose fowls, having
gained attention in the 1930s and '40s by being one side of the successful
AustaWhite cross. This cross of Australorp x White Leghorn became the successor
to purebred breeds on many Midwestern farms. Broodiness was a problem with the
cross and some markets discounted the tinted eggs they laid. Therefore, it soon
fell victim to the inbred hybrid crosses of "Hyline" and "DeKalb."
Australorps are good egg producers and hold the world's record for egg
production with one hen having laid 364 eggs in 365 days under official
Australian trapnest testing.
Reference:
Chicken
Breeds and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Photographs:
Watt Publishing, 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, IL 61054 USA
Poultry Breeds : Aseel
Posted by Unknown on 23:01
The Aseel is not
bred in U.S. and is of interest only in a historical way. The Aseel was the
forbear of the Cornish. The Cornish is not only extensively bred by fanciers ,
but has exerted a big influence on a number of newer breeds, such as
Chanticleers, Buckeyes, Partridge Rocks, etc. It is the old dash of Oriental
Game blood, which has been so often injected in the past, either derived from
the Malay or the Cornish, and both of these breeds trace directly to the older
Aseel, one of the purest pure-breds in the world.
Anyone familiar
with the modern exhibition Cornish, short in leg, very broad in chest and
shoulders, hard feathered, with narrow stern, has seen a replica of the Aseel.
For a long time, Cornish were classified as "Orientals," but because
of their English origin, have of recent years, been listed as members of the
English class. However, the Aseel type of Cornish has become so common and so
popular among fanciers, that the breed is virtually an "Oriental."
the breed is probably the oldest in existence today.
The Aseel
is bred in various colors of plumage, including Black, White, Duckwing, Red
Spangled, Pyle, etc. It has yellow or white skin, small head appendages with
pea shaped comb; The females lay eggs with tinted shells, and are sitters. The
birds have small intestinal tubes, are plump and firm int the head, and short,
hard feathered. In fact, an Aseel with long, soft feather, or one that isn't
hard muscled and "as heavy as lead," is not typical and of no special
value.
The Aseel
has broad, prominent shoulders, wide hips; narrow stern, but "thick and
strong in hand at root of tail," this latter being a great indication of
strength; full, broad, heavily fleshed breast; thick and muscular thighs. The
breed should have moderately low carriage, not too "gamey" in general
appearance, and powerful limbs. The small pea comb and practically no wattles
are desirable points, as they give practically no opportunity for tearing to
the enemy and preclude the necessity for dubbing. Desired weights are about 6
lbs. for cock and 5 lbs for hen. Aseels are being bred principally by British
fanciers.
Reference:
Reference:
Platt, Frank L.
1925. All Breeds of Poultry, Origin: History: Description, Mating and
Characteristics. American Poultry Journal. Chicago.
Poultry Breeds : Araucana
Posted by Unknown on 22:59
These fowls were
discovered in South America. A few were brought to the U.S. but have been
crossed with other chickens so much so that characteristics of size, shape,
etc., were dispersed. The trait of laying blue or greenish eggs persisted and
now breeders are attempting to standardize the physical makeup of the
population and gain them recognition as a breed. Some of the Araucanas were
rumpless and possessed some interesting ear tufts. Probably at some time in the
future, these fowls will be developed into an interesting breed with both
economic and ornamental attributes.
Reference:
Chicken Breeds
and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Photographs:
Michael von
Luttwitz, Max-Friesenegger-Str. 22, D-86899 Landsberg, Germany
Poultry Breeds : Appenzell Pointed Hood Hen
Posted by Unknown on 22:52
Origin: The
Pointed Hood Hen has been present in the Alps for centuries. According to
unconfirmed reports it was supposed to have been bred already in the 15th
century. During the breed demarcationing of the last century it was found only
in the canton Appenzell, for which reason it was named the “Appenzell Pointed
Hood” Hen.
Characteristics: The
Pointed Hood Hen is ideally adapted to the conditions of the mountains. It
climbs admirably on rocky ground and can fly well, which intensifies the wild
hen impression. It gladly spends the night in a tree - even in snow. Because it
has only small throat lopes and instead of a comb two small horns, there is
little surface for frost to bite. Characteristic is the narrow,
forward-inclining hood of feathers on the head. Hens weigh mostly only a little
over 1 kg, roosters over 1,5 kg. Pointed Hood Hens are relatively good layers;
they lay approx. 150 white-shelled eggs in the first year, each 55 g in weight.
The brooding instinct is very minimal.
Breeding
Organization: A few breeders in the Appenzell Hen Club must be thanked for
their efforts at saving this hen. Of course only four of the originally more
than ten colors could be maintained from the few remaining hens in the 1950s.
Most common are the silver-black spotted ones; they are put on exhibit over and
over again at hen breeders exhibitions. More seldom is the gold-black spotted
variety. They are held to be sensitive nurslings, and for the refreshment of
blood in a breed hardly any other breeds are suited. Very rare are the pure
black and the pure blue Pointed Hood Hens. They exist only in very few,
numerically small and heavily inbreeding-damaged lines.
Reference:
Endangered
Domestic Animal Breeds 1995, Pro Specie Rara, Engelgasse 12a, CH-9000 St.
Gallen, Switzerland, Telefon 071/222 74 20, Fax 071/223 74 01. German
Translation provided by John te Velde, Associate Professor of German, Oklahoma
State University
Photographs:
Endangered
Domestic Animal Breeds 1995, Pro Specie Rara, Engelgasse 12a, CH-9000 St.
Gallen, Switzerland, Telefon 071/222 74 20, Fax 071/223 74 01. German
Translation provided by John te Velde, Associate Professor of German, Oklahoma
State University
Poultry Breeds : Appenzell Bearded Hen
Posted by Unknown on 22:49
Origin: Since the middle of the 1860s Bearded Hens have been bred out of
breeds of country hens in the Appenzell Forecountry. Out of this came a
powerful hen which with its relatively small rosecomb and throat and ear lobes
protected by its beard offered little surface area for the cold to attack. The
breed occurred in two colors, in black and partridge. Out of a cross with
Andalusians developed finally a blue color in addition.
Characteristics: This
light, temperamental hen with a proud posture is equipped with all advantages
for a rough mountain climate. The beard covers the sensitive spots of the hen.
The mid-high positioning and the powerful wings make it possible for the hen to
seek out its own food for the most part. Hens weigh 1.6 to 1.8 kg, roosters 2.0
to 2.3 kg. Bearded hens lay approx. 150 white-shelled eggs in the first year,
each weighing approx. 55g. The brooding instinct is only moderately developed.
Breeding
Organization: In the early summer 1985/86 Pro Specie Rara was made aware
of the disappearance of the partridge-colored Appenzeller Bearded Hen. Only
nine mutually related breeding groups were present at six breeders. In
cooperation with the Appenzeller Hen Club an emergency program was set up. In
the meantime the stock has recovered somewhat, but as in other cases evidences
of inbreeding have occurred in this color hen. The black bearded hens are not
in danger.
Reference:
Endangered
Domestic Animal Breeds 1995, Pro Specie Rara, Engelgasse 12a, CH-9000 St.
Gallen, Switzerland, Telefon 071/222 74 20, Fax 071/223 74 01. German
Translation provided by John te Velde, Associate Professor of German, Oklahoma
State University
Photographs:
Endangered
Domestic Animal Breeds 1995, Pro Specie Rara, Engelgasse 12a, CH-9000 St.
Gallen, Switzerland, Telefon 071/222 74 20, Fax 071/223 74 01. German
Translation provided by John te Velde, Associate Professor of German, Oklahoma
State University
Poultry Breeds : Andalusian
Posted by Unknown on 22:40
Standard
Weights: Cock-7 pounds; hen-5-1/2 pounds; cockerel 6 pounds; pullet-4-1/2
pounds.
Skin Color:
White.
Egg Shell Color:
White.
Use: An
ornamental fowl with fairly good egg production potential.
Origin:
Developed initially in Spain, the breed has undergone considerable development
in England and the United States.
Characteristics:
Andalusians are small, active, closely feathered birds that tend to be noisy
and rarely go broody. Andalusians are a typical example of the unstable blue
color we see in the poultry industry. It is the result of a cross of black and
white. When two blues are mated, they produce offspring in the ratio of one
black, two blues and one white. These whites and blacks when mated together
will produce mainly blues. Andalusians are beautiful when good, but the
percentage of really good ones runs low in many flocks because of this color
segregation. Hence, they are not widely bred and never in large numbers.
Reference:
Chicken Breeds
and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Photographs:
Watt Publishing, 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, IL 61054 USA
Original Article Here
Poultry Breeds : Ancona
Posted by Unknown on 08:03
The Ancona originated near the city of
Ancona, Italy, from early Leghorns and other breeds. Its mixed ancestry gives
it extreme hardiness and prolificacy. Anconas were originally known as Black
Leghorns because of their color, which is black with evenly white-tipped
feathers. As with Leghorns, Anconas are known primarily for egg-laying and
produce large numbers of white eggs. They were once one of the prime
egg-producing breeds in Europe, and joined American farm flocks in the 19th
century. Active and busy birds, they are good foragers and said to be
indifferent to climate.
Varieties: Single Comb, Rose Comb.
Standard Weights: Cock-6 pounds;
hen-4-1/2 pounds; cockerel 5 pounds; pullet-4 pounds.
Use: A small fowl that lays a fair
number of rather small eggs.
Status: Rare. The Ancona is quite
unusual in the U.S. as a production breed.
Reference:
Chicken Breeds and Varieties (A2880),
John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The American Livestock Breeds
Conservancy, Box 477, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312
Photographs:
Watt Publishing, 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, IL 61054 USA
Original Article Here
Poultry Breeds : Ac
Posted by Unknown on 08:00
Ac is a local Vietnamese breed with white
feathers and black skin. It is used as a meat line to supply meat that is
cooked with some medical herbs at restaurants. The laying age starts at 5-7
months old with about 15 eggs per laying cycle. Egg weighs 30 g and mature
weight is 1.4 kg for male and 0.8-1.2 kg for female.
Reference:
Nguyen Ngoc Tuan and Tran Thi Dan. National
University of Ho Chi Minh City, College of Agriculture and Forestry, Ho Chi
Minh City, Vietnam
Photographs:
Nguyen Ngoc Tuan and Tran Thi Dan. National
University of Ho Chi Minh City, College of Agriculture and Forestry, Ho Chi
Minh City, Vietnam
Original Article Here
