The ICYouSee
Handy-Dandy Chicken Chart
An Alphabetical List of More than 60 Chicken Breeds
With Comparative Information
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| Breed |
Varieties / Rarity / What's a hen weigh? | Origins |
Egg color & productivity; egg size |
Comb |
Brooding |
Behavior |
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Easter Eggers are common. Standard Ameraucanas are rare. 88%/8% (EEs/pure) 5.5 lb/2.5 kg |
APA
(1984): Layer Fancy: Muffed, Bearded |
South American. May or may not be genetically related to the Araucana. In pre-Columbian Chile, there are several different blue egg-laying chicken "breeds," none called Araucana. Standardized & accepted into APA in 1984. Most hatcheries, however, sell Easter Egg chickens with mixed breeding that may lay blue, green (or other colored) eggs, but do not conform to standard. |
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pea
white with slate colored shanks red |
good brooder
very cold hardy moderately early maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; mostly calm, non-aggressive [personality of mongrel Easter Eggers is widely varied: some aloof; others very friendly & easily handled.] |
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The chipmunky blue-egger. |
medium |
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| Black mottled, only Rather rare & in decline. 40% Standard: 4.5 lb/2 kg Bantam: 1.5 lb/0.7 kg |
APA (1898): Layer |
Developed in Italy in mid-19th century probably from leghorns sporting mottled feathers. Once rivaled the Leghorn in Europe, but never caught on in North America. |
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single, also rose
yellow skin & shanks white |
non-setter
generally hardy; very cold hardy except for combs early maturing hens |
economical eater, prefers free range; nervous & restless in confinement; flyer; active, flighty, marked wildness, avoids human contact | ||||
| Much like a leghorn, with black mottling. |
small |
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| Blue Still popular as a show bird. 32% Standard: 5.5 lb/2.4 kg Bantam: 1.75 lb/0.8 kg
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APA (1874):
Large: Mediterranean Bantam: Single Comb Clean Legged PC: Light, Rare  Layer Fancy: Blue feathered |
Developed in Spain & England
in mid-19th century. Studied by Gregor Mendel in experiments in genetics &
heredity. |
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single
white skin, slate blue shanks white |
mostly a non-setter
hardy; heat tolerant; combs subject to frostbite early maturing |
economical eater; adaptable to confinement, but prefers free range; active, flighty, noisy, avoids human contact | ||||
| The original blue. |
large | |||||||||
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| Spitzhauben (Pointed Hood) Spitzhauben available but Barthuhner practically unknown 8%/0% (sptz/brthr) 4 lb/1.8 kg |
APA: Not recognized Layer Fancy: Crested or Bearded |
Developed in Switzerland centuries ago. The name is thought to derive from the lace bonnets of the Appenzeller region. |
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horn, V-shaped, duplex
white skin, blue shanks blueish white |
can be broody
very cold hardy, except may have problems with freezing crest feathers early maturing |
not very tolerant of close confinement; flyer; active, flighty | ||||
| The national breed of Switzerland. |
medium |
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Purebreds are very rare. 0% Standard: 5 lb/2.2 kg Bantam: 1.4 lb/0.65 kg |
APA
(1976): Layer Fancy: Rumpless Ear Tufts |
Introduced from Chile in 1921, from one of several different blue egg-laying chicken "breeds," none called Araucana there. Likely that some "mongrelization" occurred before standardization. Truest bred carry a "lethal gene" which is also connected to the tufting characteristic. Standards differ from country to country. |
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pea
yellow skin, willow shanks red |
good brooder
cold hardy moderately early maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; calm, non-aggressive | ||||
| The rumpless, tufted blue-egger. |
small |
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| Black, White, Duckwing, Red Spangled, Pyle, others Very rare. 4% Standard: 5 lb/2.2 kg Bantam: 2 lb/0.9 kg |
APA: Game |
Developed in India more than 2000 years ago, perhaps even 3500 years ago. Thought to be the breed from which the Cornish was primarily developed. |
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small pea
yellow skin & shanks red |
can be broody, protective mothers robust; cold hardy; very hardy in high heat slow to mature |
bears confinement better than most other game breeds; extremely fierce & pugnacious, but docile & easily handled when away from other cocks | ||||
| Ancient Indian athlete. |
small |
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| Black, only (standard); also blue & white Common 88% Standard: 6.5 lb/2.9 kg Bantam: 2 lb/0.9 kg |
APA (1929):
Dual Purpose |
Developed in 20th century in Australia, primarily from the Orpington. Gained notoriety when one hen in the 1920s laid a record 364 eggs in 365 days. That performance has never been matched by subsequent Australorps. |
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medium single white skin, red |
good brooder; good mother
very hardy; very cold hardy early maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; quiet, docile, easily handled | ||||
| The egg-laying champion table bird from Oz |
medium |
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| Double-laced, Blue-laced, White, Black, others Little known until recently. 4% Standard: 6-7 lb/2.7-3.2 kg Bantam: 2.25 lb/1.0 kg |
APA (2001):
Dual Purpose |
Developed in late 19th century and early 20th century in Holland for dark egg laying. Developed from an older local variety that may date as early as the 12th century. In recent history, some strains have been bred for show and others for the darkness of their eggs. |
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single
yellow skin & shanks red |
can be non-setter or good brooder less cold hardy; good in damp conditions slow to mature, & some chicks can be easily bullied |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; calm, friendly | ||||
| Famous for large dark brown eggs. |
large |
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| Belgian D'Anver, or Antwerp Belgian, Barbu d'Anvers |
14 recognized, including Quail, Porcelain, Black, Blue, Buff, Cuckoo, Mille Fleur, White, Mottled Uncommon 33% True bantam: 1.3 lb/0.6 kg |
APA
(1949): Bantam Bearded |
Developed in Anver region of Belgium many decades ago. Rumpless versions are called De Grubbe. Breed is often referred to simply as the Quail bantam, after the most popular variety.
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rose
white skin, dark shanks white |
good brooder
robust chicks difficult to rear |
active, flyer; hens friendly, cocks can be aggressive | |||
| The bearded bantam. |
tiny |
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| Mille Fleur, Porcelain, Black, Buff, White, Blue Mottled, Splash, Golden Neck, others One of the most popular bantams 93% True bantam: 1.3 lb/0.55 kg |
APA (1914):
Bantam Bearded Feather Footed |
First bred in Uccle (Belgium) before 1900 by Michel Van Gelder. Breed is often referred to simply as Mille Fleur, the most popular variety. |
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small single with large spikes white skin & shanks white |
great brooder
hardy; because of fancy feathering, not suited for foul weather very slow to mature for full coloring |
tolerates confinement; fliers; quiet, friendly, cocks less aggressive than other banties | ||||
| The bearded, booted bantam |
tiny |
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| Black, Blue, Buff, Mille Fleur, Porcelain, White, Mottled, others Very rare 0% True bantam: 1.4 lb/0.65 kg |
APA: Bantam Feather Footed |
One of the more ancient bantams; developed in the Netherlands.
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single
white skin & shanks bright red |
great brooder
hardy some reports indicate |
tolerates confinement; fliers; friendly, cocks can be aggressive | ||||
| The booted, unbearded bantam |
tiny |
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| Light, Dark, Buff Less common. 48%/20% (light/all other) Standard: 9 lb/4.1 kg Bantam: 2.6 lb/1.2 kg |
APA (1874): Dual Purpose [formerly Meat] Fancy: Feather Footed, outside only |
Introduced from China in mid-19th century. The largest breed at the time. Before the name Brahma was settled on, they were also called Chittagongs, Shanghais (as were the Cochins), and Brahmapootras. |
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pea yellow skin & shanks red |
good brooder
robust; very hardy in heat & cold slow to mature |
adaptable to confinement or free range; mostly gentle; can be easied handled, but also standoffish; has a tendency toward fatness | ||||
| Large and regal. |
medium |
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| Nut brown, only Very rare. 12% 6.5 lb/2.9 kg |
APA (1904):
Dual Purpose |
Developed by Mrs. Nettie Metcalf of Warren, Ohio, in late 19th century. Never widely popular. |
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pea white skin & blue/gray shanks red |
can be broody
very cold hardy moderately slow maturing |
adaptable to confinement, very adaptable to free range; calm, friendly | ||||
| Buckeye brown bird from the Buckeye state. |
medium |
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| Golden, only Rare, even as a show bird 36% 5 lb/2.3 kg |
APA (1918): Layer Fancy: Large buttercup comb |
Developed in Sicily, in mid-19th century. |
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buttercup
yellow skin & shanks white |
non-setter
heat tolerant; combs subject to frostbite early maturing, but full comb takes longer |
does not do well in close confinement; very fidgety; active, flighty, wild even for a Mediterrean breed; avoids human contact | ||||
| Known for its comb. |
small |
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| Golden, Silver Uncommon. 40%/32% (golden/silver) 5 lb/2.2 kg |
APA (1914):
Layer Fancy: Some males are hen-feathered |
May have ancient ancestry, but refined & further developed in Belgium in the 19th century. Braekel is a closely related European breed. |
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large single
white skin, blue shanks white |
non-setter
hardy; comb subject to frostbite quick feathering but late maturing |
economical eater; adaptable to confinement, but prefers free range; flyer; alert, lively; inquisitive; some are rather wild, others can be friendly | ||||
| Beautiful bird with unique pencilling. |
medium |
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| Buff Very rare. 8% 6 lb/2.7 kg |
APA (1949): Layer |
Developed in Spain in late 19th century as a meat & egg bird. |
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single yellow skin & shanks white |
non-setter
very hardy in heat early maturing |
less tolerant of close confinement; active, vigorous, avoids human contact | ||||
| The most popular breed of South America. |
medium |
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| White, Partridge Extremely rare. Rare even in Canada. 8% 6.5 lb/2.9 kg |
APA (1921):
Dual Purpose |
Developed in Canada in early 20th century by Brother Wilfred as a good meat & egg bird that could stand the extreme cold. |
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cushion
yellow skin & shanks red |
can be broody
extremely cold hardy early maturing |
bears confinement well; skittish, avoids human contact | ||||
| Canada's breed. |
large |
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| Buff, White, Black, & Partridge Still popular as a show bird. 64% Standard: 8.5 lb/3.8 kg Bantam (aka Pekin): 1.3 lb/.6 kg
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APA (1874): Fancy: Feather Footed, fully |
Introduced from China in early 19th century. Originally known as the Shanghai (a name also used for the Brahma). The breed that launched interest in poultry shows. Pekins are recognized as a separate bantam breed in some countries, rather than as bantam Cochins. |
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small single
yellow skin & shanks red |
excellent brooder; good mother; excellent foster mother robust, cold hardy slow to mature |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; peaceful, friendly, easily handled | ||||
| Big ball of fluff and feathers. |
small |
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| White, Dark, White Laced, Red, Buff Uncommon, 40% Standard: 8 lb/3.6 kg Bantam: 2.6 lb/1.2 kg |
APA (1893): Meat Game or Other |
Developed in Cornwall in 19th century. Now principally used commercially for cross breeding purposes for Cornish X Rock. |
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pea
yellow skin & shanks red |
can be broody; protective mother cold hardy moderately early maturing |
poor forager; easily contained; less active; very docile for a game bird, noisy, can be friendly or aggressive | ||||
| Famed meat bird, especially when crossed. |
small |
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| Black Very rare. 16% 6.5 lb/3 kg |
APA (1874): Fancy: Crested Bearded & muffed |
Developed in Normandy, perhaps before the 18th century. |
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horn, V-shaped, duplex
white skin, dark shanks red [hidden by feathers] |
non-setter
because of fancy feathering, not suited for foul weather; may have problems with freezing crest feathers |
suited for close (and dry) confinement; active; not particularly friendly | ||||
| Is it beautiful and elegant, or just peculiar-looking? |
medium |
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| Black-Breasted Red, White, Black Practically unknown outside the Caribbean until recently. 20% 4.5 lb/2 kg |
APA (1939):
Game |
Developed in Cuba in 19th century from Phillipine or Indonesian stock. |
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pea
white skin & shanks white |
great brooder
very hardy in heat slow to mature |
excellent forager; needs to be active; less tolerant of close confinement; aggressive, noisy | ||||
| Cuba's fighting meat bird. |
small |
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| White [Columbian] Rare. 32% 6.5 lb/2.9 kg |
APA (1952):
Dual Purpose |
Developed by George Ellis in 1940 in Delaware. Unknown in most of the world. |
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single yellow skin & shanks red |
can be broody
robust; hardy in heat & cold early maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; calm, friendly | ||||
| A broiler cross that became a breed. |
large |
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| Barred only Rare, but now has new interest. 52% 5 lb/2.2 kg |
APA (1874): Dual Purpose |
Developed in New England in early 19th century. Not distinguished from the Barred Rock until APA Standards were developed. Most modern Dominques may be traced to stock developed by A. Q. Carter after 1900. |
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rose yellow skin & shanks red |
good brooder; good mother
robust; cold hardy early maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; calm mostly, but more flighty than other dual purpose breeds | ||||
| Claimant to title "America's first breed." |
medium |
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| Silver Gray, White, Colored Extremely rare. 16%/4% (silver/all other) Standard: 6.5 lb/2.2 kg Bantam: 1.0 lb/0.8 kg |
APA (1874):
Dual Purpose Fancy: Five-Toed Short legs |
Ancient; believed to have been introduced to England by Romans -- based primarily on a description by a Roman writer of a chicken with five toes. |
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rose & single
white skin & shanks red |
great brooder; good mother less hardy in general, but cold hardy chicks delicate & slow to mature |
adaptable to confinement or free range; does not scratch excessively; calm; stately or awkward; fattens easily; gentle; friendly; easily tamed & handled | ||||
| Short legged, very ancient, very English. |
medium |
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| 11 recognized, including Light Brown, White, Black, Blue, Blue Light Brown, Silver Rare. 0% True bantam: 1.0 lb/0.45 kg |
APA (1992): Bantam |
Developed in the Netherlands, perhaps from Dutch East Indies stock. Introduced to North America after WWII, declined, reintroduced in the 70s & 80s. |
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single white skin & white or blue shanks white |
broody; protective mother hardy slow to mature |
tolerates confinement; fliers; active, lively, cocks have been compared to snapping turtles | ||||
| The littlest bantam. |
tiny |
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| Salmon, White Once rare, but gaining popularity. 44% Standard: 7.5 lb/3.4 kg Bantam: 2.2 lb/1.0 kg |
APA (1914): Dual Purpose |
Developed in France in early 19th century. |
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small single
white skin & shanks red [hidden by feathers] |
can be broody
robust; cold hardy; because of fancy feathering, not suited for foul weather early maturing |
bears confinement well; alert; calm; very docile; genteel; prone to bullying by others | ||||
| The French Poodle of chicken breeds. |
medium |
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| Gold & silver penciled Still rare. 36% 3.5 lb/1.6 kg |
APA: Not
recognized Layer |
Ancient Egyptian origins; only recently spread to the rest of the world. |
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single white skin, dark shanks white |
non-setter
very hardy; excellent hot weather bird quick feathering & very early maturing |
very economical eater; does not like containment; lively; flighty, known for wildness | ||||
| Precocious scavenger and escape artist. |
small |
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| Silver-Spangled, Golden-Spangled, Golden-Penciled, Silver-Penciled, White, Black Less common. 56%/24% (slvr-spng/all other) Standard: 4 lb/1.8 kg Bantam: 1.5 lb/0.7 kg |
APA (1874):
Layer |
Developed in Holland (not Germany) before 1700; may be ancient. Historical names include Pheasants, Moonies, Crescents, Corals & Everlayers |
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rose white skin, slate blue shanks white |
non-setter
hardy; cold hardy very early maturing |
very economical eater; likes wide range; less tolerant of close confinement; high flyer; very flighty; spritely, active, avoids human contact | ||||
| The spritely, little "everyday layer." |
small |
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| White & Barred Rare. 12% 6.5 lb/2.9 kg |
APA (1949): Dual Purpose |
Established in 1949 as an improved, yellow skinned, heavy breed with white eggs. Unknown in Holland & most of the rest of world. |
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single yellow skin & shanks red |
can be broody
cold hardy moderately slow maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; calm, good tempered | ||||
| The calm white-egger. |
medium |
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| White, Mottled Uncommon. 32% Standard: 6-7 lb/2.7-3.2 kg Bantam: 1.75 lb/0.8 kg |
APA (1874): Dual Purpose Fancy: Crested Bearded Five-Toed |
Developed in France before 1700, possibly as a cross between Polish and Dorking or related breeds. |
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leaf (or V)
white skin, darker shanks red [hidden by feathers] |
can be broody
because of fancy feathering, not suited for foul weather; may have problems with freezing crest feathers early maturing |
economical eater; bears confinement well; active; docile; easily handled | ||||
| The crested French bird with big eyes. |
small to medium |
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| Japanese or Chabo (and still called
Japs in some parts of the world) |
Black, White, Black Tailed, Birchen, Mottled, others Popular 86% True bantam: 1.3 lb/0.6 kg |
APA (1874):
Bantam Short legs |
Developed in Japan as early as the 7th century perhaps from Indo-Chinese stock. First introduced to Europe in 1860. Truest bred carry a "lethal gene" which is also connected to the shortened leg characteristic. |
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large single
white skin & shanks bright red |
excellent brooder; protective
mother
because of short legs & fancy feathering, not suited for foul weather slow to mature |
tolerates confinement; some are fliers; generally friendly, cocks can be aggressive | |||
| The short-legged, low-built, squirrel-tailed bantam. |
tiny |
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| Black, Mottled Extremely, perhaps critically rare. 16% 7.5 lb/3.4 kg |
APA (1874):
Dual Purpose |
Developed in U.S. after being introduced from Java in 1835. |
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single yellow skin, dark shanks red |
good brooder
cold hardy very slow maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; calm | ||||
| Old breed, but endangered. |
medium |
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| Black, White Uncommon. Was in decline, but now seems to be holding its own. 56%/28% (black/all other) 10 lb/4.6 kg |
APA (1922):
Dual Purpose [formerly Meat] |
Developed in New Jersey in 1870s. Never commercially popular, but bird of choice for capons |
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small single yellow skin, dark shanks red |
good brooder; protective mother robust; very cold hardy very slow to mature |
not an economical eater; adaptable to confinement or free range; calm, gentle, easily handled | ||||
| The chicken world's largest breed. |
medium to large |
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| Black, Blue, White, & Cuckoo Very rare. 5.5 lb/2.5 kg
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APA (1874):
Dual Purpose Fancy: Horns for a comb |
Dates back to France before 1660.
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horn, V-shaped, duplex
white skin, dark shanks white |
non-setter
hardy early maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; active, flighty, avoids human contact | ||||
| The devil bird. |
large |
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Black/white/black pattern. Rare. 52%/20% (silver/gold) 4 lb/1.8 kg |
APA (1939):
Layer |
Developed in Germany in early 19th century. Golden Lakenvelders are not standard. Vorwerk is a bantam with the black/gold/black pattern. |
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single white skin, dark shanks white |
non-setter
hardy early maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; flyer; flighty, avoids human contact | |||
| Shadow on a sheet. |
small |
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| White Extinct or verging on extinction. 0% 6.5 lb/2.9 kg |
APA (1933):
Dual Purpose |
Developed by Harry Lamon in 1912 specifically to be a yellow skinned heavy breed with white eggs. |
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single yellow skin & shanks red |
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| The rare, possibly extinct, yellow-skinned, red-ear-lobed, white-egg-laying table bird. |
medium |
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| Black, White, & Blue. Uncommon. 32%/16% (black/all other) 7.5 lb/3.4 kg |
APA (1883):
Dual Purpose |
Introduced from China in mid-19th century. Major Croad introduced them to England & gave his name to an early variety of Langshans. In Europe & elsewhere, distinctions are made between Croad & Modern Langshans. |
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single greyish white skin, dark shanks red |
can be broody
very hardy; cold hardy slow to mature |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; active for their size; graceful; not as calm or docile as other large breeds | ||||
| The long-legged, high-tailed, and feather-footed regal bird. |
medium |
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| Dark Brown, Light Brown, White, Buff, Black, Silver, Red, Black-Tailed Red, Columbian Common. 84%/80%/32% white/brown/all other Standard: 4.5 lb/2 kg Bantam: 1.75 lb/0.8 kg |
APA (1874):
Layer |
Ancient, but greatly developed in 19th & 20th centuries. Honored by the Romans, and the white variety was reportedly developed for use in ceremony and foretelling the future. One of the most popular birds around the globe. |
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large single; also rose yellow skin & shanks white |
non-setter
hardy; heat tolerant (esc. white variety); combs subject to frostbite very early maturing |
economical eater; well adaptable to confinement or free range; flyer; flighty; spritely, noisy, nervous, usually avoids human contact | ||||
| The ultimate egg machine. |
medium to large |
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| Black Breasted Red, only Very rare 4% 7 lb/3.2 kg |
APA (1883):
Game |
An ancient breed, introduced from Malay |
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strawberry
yellow skin & shanks rich r-ed |
can be broody
hardy, very hardy in heat very slow to mature |
needs to be active; less tolerant of close confinement; more placid than most game birds | ||||
| A cruel looking giant on long legs. |
medium |
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Dark, Cuckoo, others Once little known, but now becoming trendy. 4% Standard: 7 lb/3.2 kg Bantam: 2.2 lb/1.0 kg |
APA: Not recognized Layer |
Developed in France in early 20th century. Since French and English standards are different, and both have been imported into North America, standardization in the United States may not occur any time soon. |
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single white skin & shanks red |
some strains very broody after first year
some strains less hardy |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; varies widely by strain: very active; calm or wild, difficult or easy to manage | |||
| Known for one thing -- chocolate colored eggs. |
medium to large |
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| Black, White, Buff Rare to uncommon. 44%/28% (black/all other) Standard: 7 lb/3.2 kg Bantam: 1.75 lb/0.8 kg |
APA (1888):
Layer |
Developed in Spain (and Minorca?) Once known as the Red-faced Black Spanish. |
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single & rose
white skin, dark shanks white |
non-setter
excellent hot weather bird; combs subject to frostbite early maturing |
adaptable to confinement, but prefers free range; restlessly active, flighty, avoids human contact | ||||
| Largest Mediterranean, extra large eggs. |
large |
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| Black-Breasted Red, Silver Duckwing, Red Pyle, White, Black, many others Uncommon 16% Standard: 4.5 lb/2 kg Bantam: 1.2 lb/0.55 kg |
APA (1874):
Game |
Developed in England in 19th century for exhibibiton, not for cockfighting. |
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large single (often dubbed)
yellow skin & shanks red |
can be broody; protective mother hardy in heat & cold; some subject to health problems slow to mature |
needs to be active; less tolerant of close confinement; aggressive, noisy | ||||
| The game bird with style and carriage. |
small |
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| Breed |
Varieties / Rarity / What's a hen weigh? |
Origins |
Egg color & productivity; egg size |
Comb |
Brooding |
Behavior |
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| Naked Neck or Transylvanian Naked Neck or
Turken |
Black, White, Red, other Uncommon. 44% Standard: 6 lb/2.7 kg Bantam: 1.5 lb/0.7 kg |
APA
(1965): Fancy: Bare neck |
Developed near Transylvania in early 18th century. |
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single yellow skin & shanks red |
can be broody; good mother hardy in cold; does well in high heat because of fewer feathers, but can get sunburned slow to mature |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; active; mild mannered; friendly; easily handled | |||
| No, it's not a turkey / chicken cross. |
medium |
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| Light brownish red, only Fairly common 72% Standard: 6.5 lb/2.9 kg Bantam: 1.9 lb/0.85 kg |
APA (1935):
Dual Purpose |
Developed in New Hamphire from the Rhode Island Red in early 20th century. |
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large single yellow skin & shanks red |
good brooder & mother
robust; hardy in heat & cold; combs subject to frostbite very early maturing |
well adaptable to confinement or free range; calm, can be friendly or aggressive | ||||
| New Hampshire's answer to Rhode Island. |
large |
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| Black-Breasted Red, Silver Duckwing, Red Pyle, White, Black, many others Uncommon 4% Standard: 4 lb/1.8 kg Bantam: 1.3 lb/0.6 kg |
APA (1928):
Game |
Developed in England in 19th & 20th century from ancient stock |
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large single (often dubbed)
white skin & shanks red |
excellent brooder; protective mother hardy; cold hardy slow to mature |
needs to be active; less tolerant of close confinement; aggressive, self-sufficient; noisy | ||||
| Small fighting cocks and their mates. |
small |
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| Orloff or Russian Orloff | ||||||||||
