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What's a hen

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Class and Type Origins

Egg color &

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Comb

Skin color

Earlobes

Brooding

Hardiness

Maturing

Behavior

AmeraucanaFSPBclub

Black, Blue, Blue-

wheaten, Brown-

red, Buff, Silver,Wheaten, & White

Easter Eggers are

common. Standard

Ameraucanas arerare. 80% / 12%

(EEs/pure)Unchanged since

2003

Standard:

5.5 lb/2.5 kgBantam:

1.6 lb/0.75 kg

APA(1984):

Large:All

Other

Bantam: All

Other

Clean Legged

PC: Notrecognized

LayerFancy:

Muffed,Bearded

South American. May or may

not be genetically related to the

Araucana. One theory is thatAmeraucanas were developed

by crossing Aracaunas withother breeds. The more current,

more accepted theory is that a

different breed from Chile, theQuechua, was the parent stock

from which the Ameraucanaswere developed. Standardized

& accepted into APA in 1984.

Note: whatever name they use,

most hatcheries do not sellstandard Ameraucanas, but sell

Easter Eggers -- chickens thatmay lay blue, green, or other

colored eggs, but do notconform to standard. Not a

problem for backyard flocks.

Various

shades ofblue &

blue-green

pea

white withslate

coloredshanks

red

occasional

brooder

very cold

hardy

moderately

early maturing

well adaptable to

confinement or free

range; mostly calm,non-aggressive

Our Birds [mostlymongrel Easter

Eggers]: a few have

been among the mostcurious & most easily

handled birds we haveowned. Others have

been calm, non-aggressive, but stand-offish. None of ours

has gone broody. Wewouldn't have a flock

without them.

The chipmunky

blue-egger.

average to

above

average

AnconaFSALPP

Black mottled,

only

Uncommon.

40% Unchanged

since 2003

Standard:4.5 lb/2 kg

Bantam:

1.5 lb/0.7 kg

APA(1898):

Large:Mediterranean

Bantam:

Single Comb

Clean LeggedPC: Soft

Feather Light

Layer

Developed in Italy in mid-19th

century probably from leghornssporting mottled feathers. Oncerivaled the Leghorn in Europe,

but never caught on in North

America.

white tolight cream

single, also

rose

yellow

skin &

shanks

white

non-setter

generallyhardy;

very cold

hardy exceptfor combs

early maturing

hens

prefers free range;

nervous & restless inconfinement; flyer;active, flighty, marked

wildness, avoids human

contactAlmost a

Leghorn, with

black mottling.

belowaverage
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AndalusianFSALPP

Blue (Black and

Splash [White]

used for breeding,but not recognized)

Uncommon. Bird.

32% Unchanged

since 2003

Standard:5.5 lb/2.4 kg

Bantam:

1.75 lb/0.8 kg

APA(1874):

Large:

Mediterranean

Bantam:Single Comb

Clean LeggedPC: Light,

Rare

LayerFancy:

Blue feathered

Developed in Spain & England

in mid-19th century. Studied by

Gregor Mendel in experimentsin genetics & heredity.

Blue color does not breed true.Black & Splash (White) are

necessary for breeding.

chalk tocreamy white

single

white skin,slate blue

shanks

white

mostly a non-

setter

Heat tolerant;

combs subjectto frostbite;

ours were not

robust, but thatmay not be

representativeof the breed.

early maturing

semi-adaptable to

confinement, but

prefers free range;active, flighty, noisy,

avoids human contact

Our Birds: ours,

received as adults,

never fit in well withthe rest of the flock &

were nervous all thetime. Our one cock

crowed louder than any

other we've ever had.We've been hesitant to

try them again, but we

might, since they aresuch beautiful birds.

The original

blue.

above

average

Appenzelleror Appenzell

FSPPclub

Spitzhauben

(Pointed Hood)

& Barthuhner(Bearded)

Spitzhauben rare;Barthuhner

practicallyunknown

8% /0%

(spitz/barth)

Unchanged since2003

4 lb/1.8 kg

APA: Not

recognized

PC: SoftFeather Light

LayerFancy:

Crestedor Bearded

Developed in Switzerland

centuries ago. The name is

thought to derive from the lacebonnets of the Appenzeller

region.

white

horn, V-

shaped,

duplex

white skin,

blueshanks

bluish

white

can be broody

very coldhardy,

except may

haveproblems

with freezingcrest feathers

early maturing

not very tolerant of

close confinement;

flyer; active, flighty

The national

breed ofSwitzerland.

average
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Araucanaor

Rumpless

AraucanaFSPPPBclub

Black, White, BlackBreasted Red, Blue,

Buff, Silver

Purebreds are very

rare.0% Unchangedsince 2003

Standard:

5 lb/2.2 kgBantam:

1.4 lb/0.65 kg

APA(1976):Large:All

OtherBantam: AllOther Clean

LeggedPC: Light, Rare

LayerFancy:

RumplessEar Tufts

According to the latest theory,developed in Chile from a cross

between the Collonca and theQueteros, two of several differentblue egg-laying chicken breeds and

introduced to North American in1921. Likely that some"mongrelization" occurred beforestandardization. Standards differfrom country to country, indicating

that some different crosses andparent stock may have been

involved in the development of the

breed.

Note: no large North Americanhatchery, that I am aware of, sells

Araucanas. Instead, whatever namethey use, they are selling Easter

Eggers -- chickens that may layblue, green, or other colored eggs.For true Aracaunas, try some of the

smaller farms and breeders.

blue

only

pea

yellow skin,willowshanks

red

good, orfrequent,

brooder

Cold hardy.

Araucanas carrya "lethal gene"which causesone quarter ofchicks to die in

the shell.

moderately

early maturing

well adaptable toconfinement or free

range; calm, non-aggressive

The rumpless,

tufted blue-egger.

below

average

Aseelor Asil

FSALPPPB

Black, White,

Duckwing, RedSpangled, Pyle,others

Very rare.4%Unchanged since2003

Standard:5 lb/2.2 kg

Bantam:2 lb/0.9 kg

APA:

Large:AllOtherPC: HardFeather Heavy

Game

Developed in India more than 2000

years ago, perhaps even 3500 yearsago. Thought to be the breed fromwhich the Cornish was primarilydeveloped.

lightlytinted

productiveover short

season

small pea

yellow skin& shanks

red

can be broody,

protectivemothers

hardy, but notfeathered forcold winters;very hardy inhigh heat

slow to mature

bears confinement better

than most other gamebreeds; extremely fierce& pugnacious, but docile& easily handled whenaway from other cocks;

because ofaggressiveness, notrecommended for amixed flock

Ancient Indian

athlete.

below

average
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Australorpor

Black

AustralorpFSALPPclub

Black, only

(standard); also

blue & white

Common80% Down since

2003

Standard:


2 lb/0.9 kg

APA(1929):

Large:Englis

h Bantam:Single Comb

Clean Legged

PC: Soft

Feather Heavy

Dual Purpose

Developed in 20th century in

Australia, primarily from the

Orpington. Gained notorietywhen one hen in the 1920s laid a

record 364 eggs in 365 days. Inearlier "contests," a team of six

Australorps averaged 309.5 eggs

in a year. That individualperformance has never been

matched by subsequentAustralorps.

Notrecommendedif high egg

production is your sole goal forgetting chickens.

brown

single

white skin,dark

shanks

red

can be broody;

good mother

very hardy;

very coldhardy

moderatelyearly maturing

well adaptable to

confinement or free

range; calm, docile;more easily handled

Our Birds: confession:

we have both BlackOrpingtons and

Australorps, and I can'ttell them apart. They

are docile, but haven't

been close to what

some call "friendly."

The purported

egg-layingchamp from Oz

average

BarnevelderFSPP

Double-laced,Blue-laced, White,

Black, others

Rare, but surging

with new interestin dark egg layers.

12% Up since

2003

Standard:6-7 lb/2.7-3.2 kg

Bantam:2.25 lb/1.0 kg

APA(2001):

Large:Continental

PC: Soft

Feather Heavy

Dual Purpose

Developed in late 19th century

and early 20th century inHolland for dark egg laying.

Developed from an older localvariety that may date as early as

the 12th century. In recent

history, some strains have been

bred for show and others for thedarkness of their eggs.

very darkreddish

brown,

with mattefinish

single

yellowskin &

shanks

red

mixed reportson

setting &brooding

less coldhardy;

developed in

region knownfor damp

conditions

slow tomature,

& some chicks

can be easilybullied


range; calm, docile

Our Birds: ours fit inwell with the flock, but

shied away with human

contact. Ours laid

reddish brown eggs,but most were notespecially dark. None

currently in our flock,we will likely try them

again.

Famous for largedark brown eggs. average toabove

average
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Belgian

D'Anver, or

AntwerpBelgian, Barbu

d'AnversFSPP

Quail, Porcelain,

Black, Blue, Buff,

Cuckoo, MilleFleur, White,

Mottled, and more

Common 60%

Up from 33% in2003

True bantam:

1.3 lb/0.6 kg

APA(1949):

Bantam: Rose

Comb CleanLegged

PC: TrueBantam

BantamBearded

Developed in Anver region of

Belgium many decades ago.

Rumpless versions are called DeGrubbe. Breed is often referred

to simply as the Quail bantam,after the most popular variety.

creamy

white

rose

white skin,dark

shanks

white

good, or

frequent,

brooder

robust

slow; some

reportsindicate

chicks difficultto rear

active, flyer; hens calm,

cocks can be aggressive

The bearded

bantam.tiny

Belgian D'Uccle

or Barbu

d'UccleFSPPclub

Mille Fleur,Porcelain, Black,

Buff, White, Blue

Mottled, Splash,Golden Neck,

others

Common80%/33.3% (millefleur /porcelain)

Mille Fleur downfrom 93% in 2003

True bantam:1.3 lb/0.55 kg

APA(1914):

Bantam:

Feather

LeggedPC: True

Bantam / Rare

Bantam

BeardedFeather Footed

First bred in Uccle (Belgium)before 1900 by Michel Van

Gelder. Breed is often referred

to simply as Mille Fleur, themost popular variety.

creamywhite

smallsingle with

large

spikes

white skin

& shanks

white

great brooder(or annoyingly

too frequentbrooder)

hardy;because of

fancy

feathering,not suited for

foul weather

very slow tomature

for full

coloring

tolerates confinement;fliers; calm, cocks less

aggressive than otherbanties

The bearded,

booted bantamtiny
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Booted orSabelpoot

FSPPclub

Black, Blue, Buff,

Mille Fleur,

Porcelain, White,Mottled, others

Very rare 0%

Unchanged since

2003


APA:

Bantam:

FeatherLegged

PC: TrueBantam, Rare

BantamFeather Footed

One of the more ancient

bantams; developed in the

Netherlands.

creamy

white

single

white skin& shanks

bright red

great brooder

(or annoyingly

too frequentbrooder)

hardy

slow; somereports

indicatechicks difficult

to rear

tolerates confinement;

fliers; hens calm, cocks

can be aggressive

The booted,

unbearded

bantam

tiny

BrahmaFSPPPB

Light, Dark, Buff

Once common,now uncommon.

40%/48% (light/all

other)Lights down ,

others up since

2003



APA(1874):Large:Asiatic

Bantam:Feather

Legged

PC: Soft

feather Heavy

Dual Purpose[formerlyMeat]

Fancy:Feather

Footed,

outside only

Origin has been in dispute for morethan a century and a half.Introduced in mid-19th century(whether first to New York City orLondon is also in question).

Probably imported from the portcity of Shanghai, but may have

originated in China, India, orelsewhere in the East Indies.Another claim is that the breed was

developed in the United States

using Cochins, Malays, andDorkings. For more information onthe origins, see Lewis Wright's1873monograph on the Brahma

fowl.Before the name Brahma wassettled on, they were also calledChittagongs, Shanghais (as werethe Cochins), and Brahmapootras.Since the Brahmaputra River flowsthrough China, India, and

Bangladesh, even the name doesn'thelp shed light.

brown

pea

yellowskin &

shanks

red

good, orfrequent,

brooder

robust; veryhardy in heat

& cold

slow to mature

Adaptable toconfinement or free

range; mostly gentle;more easily handled.

Our Birds: some hens

were among thegentlest birds we've

owned; one rooster

became too aggressive

toward humans andother chickens in hisolder age. Some hens

ate a lot, got fat, andnever laid that many

eggs, and we do not

currently have any inour flock.

Large and regal.

Once the largest

breed of chicken.

average
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BuckeyeFSALclub

Nut brown, only

Uncommon.44%

Up from 12% in

2003

6.5 lb/2.9 kg

APA(1904):

Large:

AmericanPC: Not

recognized

Dual Purpose

Developed by Mrs. Nettie Metcalf of

Warren, Ohio, in late 19th century to

be a red-feathered, winter-hardylayer. Learning of the Rhode Island

Red, she exchanged eggs and birds

with RIR breeders to develop the

Buckeye Red as a pea-combed

variety of the Rhode Island Red.

However, since the comb differed,the color was darker, and the genetics

different, and because she wasconcerned that her birds would lose

their distinctiveness as a variety of

Rhode Island, she established the

Buckeye as a separate breed --Buckeyes and RIRs enteredseparately into the Standard of

Perfection the same year, and pea-

combed RIRs disappeared. Never

widely popular.

brown

pea

yellowskin &

shanks

red

can be broody

very coldhardy

moderately

slow maturing

Adaptable to

confinement, very

adaptable to free range;calm, docile; can be

curious; more easilyhandled.

Our Birds: some have

been among the"friendliest." Perhaps

because of docileness,

none have risen high in

the pecking order. Ourfirst Buckeye hens hadlow egg production, but

more recent hens have

been much better.

Buckeye brownbird from the

Buckeye state.

average

Buttercupor

SicilianButtercupFSPPclub

Golden

Uncommon.

32%Unchanged since2003

5 lb/2.2 kg

APA(1918):

Large:Mediterranean

PC: Light,

Rare

Layer

Fancy:Large

buttercupcomb

Originally developed in

Dedham, Massachusetts, by C.Carroll Loring from stock

purchased in Sicily by his

neighbor a Captain Dawes,before 1860, perhaps as early as

1835. It took several generations

longer for a standard colorpattern to be developed and the

breed to be accepted into thestandard.

white

buttercup

yellow

skin &

shanks

white

non-setter

(mostly)

heat tolerant;

combs subjectto frostbite

earlymaturing,

but full combtakes longer

does not do well in close

confinement; veryfidgety; active, flighty,wild even for a

Mediterranean breed;

avoids human contactOur Birds: ours have

been typically flighty andshy, but one has been asstubbornly broody as anyhen we've raised. Emailcollaboration of

broodiness elsewhere hasinspired me to alterBrooding from "non-setter" to non-setter

(mostly)

Known for its

comb.

below

average
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CampineFSALPPRB

Golden, Silver

Uncommon.32%/24%

(golden/silver)

Down since 2003

5 lb/2.2 kg

APA(1914):

Large:

ContinentalBantam:

Single CombClean Legged

PC: Soft

feather Light

Layer

Fancy: Some

males are hen-feathered

May have ancient ancestry, but

refined & further developed in

Belgium in the 19th century andfurther developed by British and

American breeders. The breed isclosely related to the Braekel, a

larger, bulkier Belgian breed that

did not spread so widely. Theyshare a similar penciling feather

pattern, although the Campinecocks are more hen-feathered.

Named for the Campine region

of Belgium, known for its sandyplains, moors, heath, and

wetlands. One theory is that it

evolved there where a smaller,lighter more active bird was

better adapted to forage over aflat desolate land. The Campine,

however, may simply be a

lighter bodied Braekel sport.

white

large

single

white skin,

blueshanks

white

non-setter

hardy; combsubject to

frostbite

quick

featheringbut late

maturing

economical eater; semi-

adaptable to

confinement, butprefers free range;

flyer; alert, lively; canbe curious; some are

rather wild, others can

be quite tolerant ofhumans

Our Birds: one henfree ranges even to lay

eggs -- never in a

standard nesting area.Our cock refused to beconfined when we tried

to initiate a breedingprogram. Some have

been "friendly" enough

to eat out of a hand orbe a garden companion.

Our favorites amongthe white egg layers.

Beautiful bird

with uniquepenciling.

average

CatalanaFS

Buff

Rare.

12%Up since 2003

6 lb/2.7 kg

APA(1949):

Large:Mediterranean

Bantam:

Single Comb

Clean LeggedPC: Not

recognized

Layer

Developed in Spain in late 19thcentury as a meat & egg bird. white to

light tint

single

yellowskin &

shanks

white

non-setter

very hardy inheat

early maturing

less tolerant of closeconfinement; active,

vigorous, avoids humancontact

The most

popular breed ofSouth America.

average
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ChanteclerFSALclub

White, Buff,

Partridge

Rare, even in

Canada.

16%Up since 2003

6.5 lb/2.9 kg

APA(1921):

Large:

AmericanBantam: All

Other CleanLegged

PC: Not

recognized

Dual Purpose

Developed by Brother Wilfred

Chatalain of the Oka

Agricultural Institute in Quebecover the course of a decade

beginning in 1908. The goal ofhis carefully documented

breeding was an "ideal fowl" for

Canada, good for both meat &eggs and, with small comb and

wattles that would be able tostand the extreme cold. Brother

Wilfred, who earned a doctorate

in agronomy, was alsoresponsible for developing the

two flock method for breeding.

Among the breeds used in thecrosses were Cornish, Leghorn,

Rhode Island, Wyandotte, andPlymouth Rock. Brother

Wilfred's preferred plumage was

white, and he was notresponsible for developing the

other varieties. In 1979,mistakenly, the Chantecler was

declared extinct.

Dr. J. E. Wilkinson, also a

Canadian, developed thePartridge Chantecler in the

1930s, but it is totally unrelated

to the original White Chantecler.The Buff was developed by an

American, Walter Franklin, inthe 1980s.

brown

cushion

yellowskin &

shanks

red

frequent

brooder; good

mother

extremely coldhardy

early maturing

Bears confinement

well; calm, docile,

although there arereports of skittishness.

Our Birds: our

partridges have blendedin so well they

remained ratheranonymous for a long

time. One was a

successful mother hen.

Frequent broodinesshas been their mostcommon trait.

Canada's breed. average toabove

average
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Cochin

FSALPPPBclub

Buff, White,

Black, & Partridge

Uncommon. 44%

Down from 64% in2003


Bantam (akaPekin): 1.3 lb/.6 kg

APA(1874):Large:Asiatic

Bantam:Feather LeggedPC: Soft feather

Heavy

Fancy:Feather Footed,fully

Introduced from China in early

19th century. Originally known

as the Shanghai (a name alsoused for the Brahma). The breed

that launched interest in poultryshows in the nineteenth century.

Pekins are recognized as a

separate bantam breed in somecountries, rather than as bantam

Cochins.

tinted oryellowy

brown

small

single

yellow

skin &shanks

red

excellent

brooder (or

exceedinglyannoying as a

too frequent

brooder);

good mother;

often used as a

foster mother

robust, coldhardy

slow to mature

well adaptable to

confinement or free


Big ball of fluffand feathers.

below

average

Cornishor

Indian GameFSPPclub

White, Dark, White

Laced, Red, Buff

Uncommon.

44%

Up since 2003

Standard:

8 lb/3.6 kg

Bantam:

2.6 lb/1.2 kg

APA(1893):Large:EnglishBantam: AllOtherClean LeggedPC: HardFeather Heavy

Meat Game

Developed in Cornwall in 19thcentury. Now principally used

commercially for cross breedingpurposes for Cornish X Rock.

lightbrown

pea

yellowskin &

shanks

red

can be broody;protectivemother

cold hardy


easily contained; lessactive; very docile for a

game bird, noisy;because of slowness

and inability to welldefend themselves, not

recommended for a

mixed flock

Famed meatbird, especially

when crossed.

below

average

CrevecoeurFSALPP

Black

Rare.

24%Up since 2003

6.5 lb/3 kg

APA(1874):Large:Continental

Bantam: AllOther Clean

LeggedPC: Heavy,

Rare

Fancy: Crested

Bearded &

muffed

Developed in Normandy, during orbefore the 17th century. Believed tobe the oldest of several breeds

hailing from Normandy, andtherefore most likely a forebearer

of the others, including Houdans,Faverolles, and possibly La Fleche.

Named after the village of Crve-

Coeur en Ange, which might betranslated in English as Angel's

Heartbreak

whitehorn, V-shaped,duplex

white skin,

dark shanks

red [hiddenby feathers]

non-setter

because of fancy


foul weather;

may have

problems with

freezing crestfeathers

moderately early

maturing

suited for close (anddry) confinement;

active; can beaggressive

Is it beautifuland elegant, or

just peculiar-looking?

average
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Cubalaya

FSAL

Black-Breasted

Red, White, Black

Rare, but once

unknown outsidethe Caribbean.

20% Unchanged

since 2003

4.5 lb/2 kg

APA(1939):

Large: All

OtherPC: Not

recognized

Game

Developed in Cuba in 19th

century from Philippine or

Indonesian stock.

white

pea

white skin& shanks

white

great, or very

frequent,

brooder

not featheredfor cold

winters; very

hardy in heat

slow to mature

needs to be active; less

tolerant of close

confinement;aggressive, noisy;

because ofaggressiveness, not

recommended for a

mixed flock

Cuba's fightingmeat bird.

belowaverage

Delaware

FSALclub

White [Columbian]

Uncommon.44%

Up from 32% in2003

Standard:

6.5 lb/2.9 kg

Bantam:1.8 lb./0.8 kg

APA(1952):

Large:

AmericanBantam:


PC: Notrecognized

Dual Purpose

Developed by George Ellis in

1940 in Delaware while

experimenting with crossingbreeds for broilers. An off-

colored sport of a Barred Rock /New Hampshire cross that bred

true.Unknown in most of the world.

mediumto rich

brown

single

yellowskin &

shanks

red

can be broody

robust; hardyin heat & cold

early maturing

Well adaptable to

confinement or free

range; calm, docile.Our Birds: Where ours

have stood out has beenfor decent productivity

of very large eggs.A broiler cross

that became abreed.

well above

average

Dominiqueor Dominiker

FSALPP

Barred only

Uncommon.

44%Down from 52% in

2003

Standard:

5 lb/2.2 kgBantam:

1.5 lb/0.7 kg

APA(1874):Large:American

Bantam: RoseComb Clean

LeggedPC: Soft

Feather

Heavy, Rare

Dual Purpose

Developed in New England inearly 19th century. Not

distinguished from the Barred

Rock until APA Standards weredeveloped. Most modern

Dominiques may be traced tostock developed by A. Q. Carter

after 1900.

brown rose

yellow

skin &shanks

red

good, orfrequent,

brooder; good

mother

robust; coldhardy

early maturing


range; calm mostly, but

more flighty than otherdual purpose breeds

Claimant to title

"America's first

breed."

average
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DorkingFSPPRBclub

Silver Gray, White,

Colored

Silver uncommon,

all others rare.24%/4% (silver/all

other) Up since

2003


Bantam:

1.0 lb/0.8 kg

APA(1874):

Large:

EnglishBantam:


PC: Soft

feather Heavy

Dual PurposeFancy:

Five-Toed

Short legs

Ancient; believed to have been

introduced to England by

Romans -- based primarily on adescription by a Roman writer of

a chicken with five toes. Mayhave origins in Normandy,

where other five-toed chicken

landraces have been known.

creamy

white tolight tint

rose &

single

white skin

&shanks

red

great brooder

(or annoyingly

too frequentbrooder);

good mother

less hardy in

general,but cold hardy

chicks

delicate

& slow tomature

adaptable to

confinement or free

range; calm; docile;stately or awkward;

fattens easily; moreeasily handled

Our Birds: ours have

varied from quiet &calm to flighty. Some

hens have been verybroody. Once they've

reached maturity, our

birds have been quitehardy. They are

supposed to be oddly

short-legged, but ourshave only be slightly

short-legged.

Short legged,

very ancient,very English.

below

average toaverage

DutchFSPPRF

11 recognized,

including LightBrown, White,

Black, Blue, Blue

Light Brown,Silver

Uncommon.

33.3% Up from0% in 2003


APA(1992):

Bantam:Single Comb

Clean Legged

PC: TrueBantam

Bantam

Developed in the Netherlands,

perhaps from Dutch East Indiesstock. Introduced to North

America after WWII, declined,

reintroduced in the 70s & 80s.

light

tint

single

white skin

& white or

blueshanks

white

good, or

frequent,brooder;

protective

mother

hardy

slow to mature

tolerates confinement;

fliers; active, lively,cocks have been

compared tosnapping

turtles

The littlest

bantam.tiny
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FaverollesFSALPP

Salmon, White

Once rare, stilluncommon.

40%Down since 2003



APA(1914):

Large:

ContinentalBantam:

FeatherLegged

PC: Soft

Feather Heavy

Dual PurposeFancy:

Bearded &

muffedFeather footed,

outside only

Five-Toed

Developed in Normandy in early

19th century. Named after the

village of Faverolles. In Franceit was considered a utility breed.

The US standard more closelymatches the British exhibition

standard of Faverolles which

was developed in the late 19thcentury. Because of the different

times and countries were thebreed was developed, it is not

clear what breeds were used, but

Houdon and/or Crevecoeur, andlocal five-toed landraces are

thought to have been its primary

forebears. Dorking, Brahma, andCochin were possibly used as

well, especially in laterdevelopments.

creamy

tint

small

single

white skin

&shanks

red[hidden by

feathers]

can be broody

cold hardy;because of

fancyfeathering,

not suited for

foul weather

early maturing

bears confinement

well; alert; calm; very

docile; genteel; proneto bullying by others,

so may not do well in amixed flock

Our Birds: ours did

not thrived well in thecompetition with mixed

flock. Probably won't

replace them.

The French

Poodle ofchicken breeds.

average

Fayoumior

Egyptian

Fayoumi

FSPP

Gold & silverpenciled

Uncommon.32% Unchanged

since 2003

3.5 lb/1.6 kg

APA: Notrecognized

PC: Soft

feather Light

Layer

Ancient Egyptian origins; onlyrecently spread to the rest of the

world. Iowa State's Poultry

Genetics Program importedthem to the US after World War

II for a study to diseaseresistance. The Fayoumi was

known for its resistance to avianleukosis. It remained a "lab

animal" for many years before it

was promoted as an excellentlayer. That claim, however, hassince been disputed.

off-white

to light

tint

single

white skin,

darkshanks

white

non-setter

very hardy;

excellent hotweather bird

quick

feathering& very early

maturing

very economical eater;does not like

containment; lively;

flighty, known forwildness

Precocious

scavenger andescape artist.

below

average
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HamburgorHamburgh

FSPPclub

Silver-Spangled,

Golden-Spangled,

Golden-Penciled,Silver-Penciled,

White, Black

Uncommon.

36%/24% (silver-spang/all other)

Silver spangleddown from 56%,

others up slightly

since 2003

Standard:

4 lb/1.8 kgBantam:

1.5 lb/0.7 kg

APA(1874):

Large:

ContinentalBantam: Rose

CombClean Legged

PC: Soft

Feather Light

Layer

Developed in Holland (notGermany) before 1700, possibly

before 1400; may be even moreancient. An undocumented legendis that the first ever poultry

exhibition that did not involve acock fight occurred in an English

pub during the reign of KingGeorge III and featured onlyPheasant Fowl cocks -- what we

know as Hamburgs. Otherhistorical names include Yorkshire

Pheasants, Moonies, Crescents,Corals & Everlayers.

Decades before he wroteTheWizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum both

raised and wrote about Hamburgs.

low-glosswhite

rose

white skin,slate blue

shanks

white

non-setter (or

very rarely

broody)

hardy; coldhardy

very earlymaturing

very economical eater; likes

wide range; less tolerant of

close confinement; high

flyer; very flighty; spritely,active; mostly avoids human

contact

Our Birds: ours have been

very economical eaters, and

in their prime laid well;

even though smaller than

most other hens, they have

held their own in a mixed

flock. We have one hen left

that was ten years old as of

spring 2011. In her old age

she has mellowed and eatsout of my hand every

morning. Because smallwhite eggs are not

especially popular with

most customers, we eat

most of their eggs ourselves.

The spritely,

little "everyday

layer."

below

average

Hollandor

AmericanHolland

FSAL

White & Barred

Rare.

0%/16%(white/barred)

Up since 2003

6.5 lb/2.9 kg

APA(1949):

Large:American

Bantam:Single Comb

Clean Legged

PC: Notrecognized

Dual Purpose

Established in 1949, after about 15

years of breeding experiments, as animproved Lamona, in other words, a

yellow skinned meat bird that laid

white eggs. The main improvementwas it was heavier than the Lamona.

One breed used had been importedfrom Holland, but other American

breeds, including the Lamona, were

mixed in as well. The White and

Barred varieties were developed

simultaneously, but differentcombinations of breeds were used.

Unknown in Holland & most of the

rest of world. There is speculation

that White Hollands have faded out

of existence.

white

single

yellow

skin &shanks

red

can be broody

cold hardy

moderately

slow maturing


range; calm, good

tempered

The calm white-

egger.

average
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Houdan

FSPP

White, Mottled

Uncommon.32%

Unchanged since

2003

Standard:6-7 lb/2.7-3.2 kg

Bantam:

1.75 lb/0.8 kg

APA(1874):

Large:

ContinentalBantam: All

Other

Clean LeggedPC: Heavy,

Rare

Dual Purpose

Fancy:

CrestedBeardedFive-Toed

Developed in Normandy before

1700, most likely from a cross of

a local five-toed landrace andthe Crevecoeur, but possibly

Polish and Dorking were used inthe breeding process.

white

leaf (or V)

white skin,darker

shanks

white

[hidden byfeathers]

can be broody

because offancy


foul weather;

may haveproblems with

freezing crestfeathers

early maturing

bears confinement

well; active; docile;

more easily handledThe crestedFrench bird with

big eyes.

belowaverage to

average

Japanese or

Chabo (and still

called Japs in

some parts ofthe world)

FSPP

Black, White,Black Tailed,

Birchen, Mottled,

others

Common

46.7%Unchanged since

2003


APA(1874):

Bantam:

Single Comb

Clean LeggedPC: True

Bantam

Bantam

Short legs

Developed in Japan as early asthe 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.

creamywhite

largesingle

white skin& shanks

bright red

excellentbrooder (or

annoyingly too

frequentbrooder);

protective

mother

because ofshort legs &

fancyfeathering,

not suited for

foul weather

slow to mature

tolerates confinement;some are fliers;

generally docile, cocks

can be aggressive

The short-legged, low-

built, squirrel-tailed bantam.

tiny
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Jaerhon or

Norwegian

Jaerhon orNorske

JrhneFS

Dark Brown, Light

Yellow

Rare, once

unknown. 4% Notfound in 2003


APA:

Not

recognizedPC: Not

recognized

Layer

Developed around 1920 in

Norway. First imported to North

America in 1998. white

small

single

white with

slatecolored

shanks

white

non-setter

cold hardy

early maturing

adaptable to

confinement, but

prefers free range;active, flighty

Pride of Norway. aboveaverage

JavaFSAL

Black, Mottled

Rare, but there had

been reports that itwas critically

endangered.20%

Up since 2003

7.5 lb/3.4 kg

APA(1874):

Large:American

Bantam:Single Comb

Clean LeggedPC: Not

recognized

Dual Purpose

Developed in U.S. after beingintroduced from Java in 1835 or

earlier. Peaked in popularity as

early as the 1880s, but notbefore being used in the

development of several otherbreeds.

brown

single

yellow

skin,dark

shanks

red

good, orfrequent,

brooder

cold hardy

very slow

maturing


range; calm

A good, old

breed, like a fine

cup of coffee.

average

Jersey Giant

FSPPclub

Black, White

Uncommon.48%/24%

(black/all other)

Down since 2003

10 lb/4.6 kg

APA(1922):

Large:American

Bantam:

Single Comb

Clean LeggedPC: Heavy,

Rare

Dual Purpose

Developed near Jobstown, New

Jersey, in the 1870s by John and

Thomas Black, who crossedseveral breeds, most likely Black

Javas, Black Langshans, and

Dark Brahmas. Never widelypopular commercially, for a

several decades they were thebird of choice for heavy roasting

capons.

Originally Black Giants referredto the name of the brothers who

developed them, not for thecolor of the breed.

brown

small

single

yellow

skin,

darkshanks

red

occasional

brooder;

protectivemother

robust; verycold hardy

very slow to

mature

Because of size, not an

economical eater;

adaptable toconfinement or free

range; calm, gentle,

more easily handled.Our Birds: never

reached giant-sizedproportions; one gentle

hen was among the

easiest to pick up. Wedon't currently have

any but may try themagain.

The chicken

world's largestbreed.

average to

aboveaverage
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La Fleche

FSPP

Black, Blue,

White, & Cuckoo

Rare. 16%

Up since 2003

5.5 lb/2.5 kg

APA(1874):

Large:


OtherClean Legged

PC: Heavy,

Rare

Dual PurposeFancy: Horns

for a comb

Dates back to France during or

before the 17th century. It is

unclear if it is older and a parentof the Crevecoeur, or if it

worked the other way around.

tinted

white

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.

above

average

LakenvelderFSPP

Black/white/blackpattern.

Uncommon.

40%/28%(silver/gold)

Down since 2003

4 lb/1.8 kg

APA(1939):Large:ContinentalBantam:


PC: Soft

feather Light

Layer

Developed in Germany in early19th century. Golden

Lakenvelders are not standard.Vorwerk is a bantam with the

black/gold/black pattern.

white to

light tint

single

white skin,dark

shanks

white

non-setter

hardy

early maturing

Well adaptable toconfinement or free

range; flyer; flighty,avoids human contact.

Our Birds: neversociable, but not easily

startled, either. If we

get more, it will bebecause they are

handsome birds.

Shadow on a

sheet.

below

average toaverage

Lamona

FS

White

Extinct or vergingon extinction.

0%

5.5 lb/2.5 kg

APA(1933):

Large:

AmericanBantam:


PC: Not

recognized

Dual Purpose

Developed by Harry Lamon

from 1912 to 1923 specifically

to be a breed that laid white eggsbut could serve as a meat bird as

well. For the American market,it had to be yellow skinned. It is

not clear how important to him

developing a white egg layerwith red ear lobes was, but that

fact was well noted when thebreed was first released.

white

single

yellowskin &

shanks

red

The rare,

possibly extinct,

yellow-skinned,red-ear-lobed,

white-egg-layingtable bird.

average
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Langshan

FSALPB

Black, White, &

Blue.

Uncommon.

32%/20%(black/all other)

Unchanged since

2003

7.5 lb/3.4 kg

APA(1883):

Large:Asiatic

Bantam:Feather

Legged

PC: Soft

feather

Heavy

Dual Purpose[formerly Meat]Fancy:Feather Footed,

outside only(some varietiesare cleanfooted)

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.

brown[Croad

Langshansonce lay

very

darkbrown]

single

greyishwhite skin,

darkshanks

red

can be broody

very hardy;cold hardy

slow to mature

well adaptable to

confinement or free

range; active for theirsize; graceful; not as

calm or docile as otherlarge breeds

Our Birds: One rooster

was very personableand had a lovely, deep

crowing voice. Weliked him better than

the hens who have not

stood out either in egg-laying nor personality.

The long-legged,high-tailed, and

feather-footed

regal bird.

average

LeghornFSPPPBRF

clubclub

White, DarkBrown, Light

Brown, Buff,

Black, Silver, Red,Black-Tailed Red,

Columbian

Common. 84%/80

% (white/all other)Whites down since

2003

Standard:

4.5 lb/2 kgBantam:

1.75 lb/0.8 kg

APA(1874):

Large:Mediterranean

Bantam:Single Comb

Clean Legged


Layer

Ancient, but greatly developedin 19th & 20th centuries.

Honored by the Romans, and the

white variety was reportedlydeveloped for use in ceremony

and foretelling the future. One of

the most popular birds aroundthe globe.

Pearl

white

(non-whitefeathered

varieties are

less prolific.)

largesingle;

also rose

yellow

skin &

shanks

white

non-setter (orvery rarely

broody)

hardy; heat

tolerant (esc.

white variety);combs subject

to frostbite

very earlymaturing

Economical eater;better adaptable to

confinement then some

Mediterranean; enjoysfree range; flyer;

flighty; spritely, noisy,

nervous, usually avoidshuman contact.

Our Birds: Flightydoes describe them

pretty well, but theyaren't without

personality. One of our

first white Leghornswould lead the pack in

greeting us when we

came home.

The ultimate egg

machine.

above

average[commercial

whites' areespecially

large]
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MalayFSALPP

Black Breasted

Red, White,

Spangled, Black,and Red Pyle

Very rare

4%

Unchanged since2003

7 lb/3.2 kg

APA(1883):

Large:All

OtherBantam: All

Other

Clean Legged

PC: HardFeather, Rare

Game

An ancient breed related to birds

indigenous to southern Asia

from the Indian sub-continent toIndonesia. One of the first

breeds to be introduced fromAsia to Europe, the breed spread

quickly where cock fighting was

enjoyed. It was standardized inthe U. K. before being

introduced to North America.

brown


season

strawberry

yellowskin &

shanks

rich red

can be very

broody

hardy, but not

feathered forcold winters;

very hardy in

heat

very slow tomature

needs to be active;

intolerant of close

confinement; amongthe most aggressive,

but more placid thanmost game birds;

because of

aggressiveness, notrecommended for a

mixed flockA cruel-looking,

elongated giant.average

Marans

FSPPRFclub

Black Copper

[APA], Cuckoo,and others

Uncommon.

36%/12%

Up from 4%/0% in2003



APA: (2011):

Large:Continental

PC: Soft

Feather Heavy

Layer

Feather Footed

[US and

Frenchstandard, but

Clean Footedfor English

standard]

Developed in France in early

20th century, but a Marans-typebird is said to have begun as

early as the 13th century.Imported to North America from

both France, England, and

elsewhere, post-WWII.Although the Cuckoo has been

the most prominent variety, the

Black Copper, for which therewas clearer consensus for a

standard, is the only varietycurrently recognized by the

APA.

dark

chocolaterussett

brown

ideally,varies widely

& seasonally

single

white skin

&shanks

red

great brooder

(or annoyinglytoo frequent

brooder) insome strains

Developed inmarsh lands,

so apparently

tolerant of wetconditions.

Some rapidand carely

breeding havemade some

strains less

hardy thanothers.

Varies widely by

individual and strain.

Our Birds: We've only

had clean-leggedCuckoo Marans.

Although "cuckoo" was

meant to describefeather pattern, we

thought it fit thepersonality as well. Not

exactly wild, some

have been very activeand somewhat difficult

to manage. Others havebeen quite calm. None

of ours have laid

especially dark browneggs.

Known for one

thing --

chocolatecolored eggs.

average to

above

average
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Minorca

FSPPBlack, White, Buff

Uncommon.

28%/24%(black/all other)

Blacks down from

44% in 2003


Bantam:

1.75 lb/0.8 kg

APA(1888):

Large:Mediterranean

Bantam:Single Comb

Clean Legged


Layer

Developed in Spain. Whether it

was named for Minorca in theBalearics Island or actually

developed there is uncertain.Once known as the Red-faced

Black Spanish. In Spain the

name of breed is spelledMenorca, as is the island.

white

single &

rose

white skin,dark

shanks

white

non-setter

excellent hot

weather bird;combs subject

to frostbite

early maturing

adaptable to

confinement, butprefers free range;

restlessly active,flighty, avoids human

contact

Largest

Mediterranean,extra-large eggs.

above

average

ModernGameor

Modern English

GameFSPPclub

Black-BreastedRed, Silver

Duckwing, Red

Pyle, White, Black,many others

Rare. 12%Down since 2003

Standard:

4.5 lb/2 kgBantam:

1.2 lb/0.55 kg

APA(1874):

Large:All

Other

Bantam:Game

PC: Hard

Feather

Game

Developed in England in 19thcentury for exhibition, not for

cockfighting. white tolight tint

productive

over shortseason

largesingle

(often

dubbed)

yellow

skin &shanks

red

can bebroody;

protective

mother

not feathered

for coldestwinters; hardy

in heat;some subject

to healthproblems

slow to mature

needs to be active; lesstolerant of close

confinement;

aggressive, noisy

The little gamebird with style

and carriage.

belowaverage
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Naked Neck or

Transylvanian

Naked Neckor Turken

FSPP

Black, White, Red, and

Red are recognized by

the APA, but other

varieties include Blueand Cuckoo or Barred.

Uncommon. 44%

Unchanged since 2003

Standard:

6 lb/2.7 kg

Bantam:

1.5 lb/0.7 kg

APA(1965):

Large:All

OtherBantam:


PC: Heavy,

Rare

Fancy:Bare neck

Originated before 1700 in the

Transylvanian region of Central

Europe that is now part ofRomania. Further developed in

Austria and Germany. Thenaked neck trait possibly came

from game birds found in

Madagascar. First shown inVienna in 1875 by breeders from

counties that are now part ofRomania.

creamylight

brown

single

yellowskin &

shanks

red

can be

broody;

good mother

hardy in bothcold and

extreme heat

slow to mature

well adaptable to

confinement or free

range; active; calm,docile; more easily

handled

No, it's nota

turkey / chickencross.

average to

aboveaverage

NewHampshireor

New HampshireRed

FSPPclub

Light brownish

red, only

Common60%

Down since 2003

Standard:


1.9 lb/0.85 kg

APA(1935):

Large:American

Bantam:Single Comb

Clean Legged

PC: Heavy,Rare

Dual Purpose

Developed in New Hampshire

from the Rhode Island Red inearly 20th century.

light to

mediumdark

brown

large

single

yellowskin &

shanks

red

good, or

occasional tofrequent,

brooder; goodmother

robust; hardy

in heat &

cold;combs subject

to frostbite

very early

maturing

well adaptable to

confinement or freerange; calm; can be

docile or aggressive; can

be curious

Our Birds: a few have

been among our

favorites. Addled

Adelaide was our first

hen to raise a brood of

chicks. She earned her

name for appearing to be

scatter-brained at times

as a pullet, but when

older could almost seem

affectionate -- maybe

she was just very

hungry. Several enjoyed

keeping close to us

while gardening. Some

have been aggressive in

maintaining their

position in the peckingorder.

New

Hampshire's

answer to RhodeIsland.

average to

above

average
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Old EnglishGame

FSPP

Black-BreastedRed, SilverDuckwing, Red Pyle,White, Black, many

others

Rare. 8%Up since 2003

Standard:4 lb/1.8 kgBantam:1.3 lb/0.6 kg

APA(1928):

Large:All

OtherBantam:

Game

PC: Hard

Feather

Game

Developed in England in 19th &

20th century from ancient stock white to

light tint


season

large

single

(oftendubbed)

white skin

& shanks

red

excellentbrooder (orannoyingly toofrequent

brooder);

protectivemother

hardy, but notfeathered for

coldest winters

slow to mature

needs to be active; less

tolerant of close

confinement;aggressive, self-

sufficient; noisy

Small fightingcocks and their

mates.

below

average

Orloffor

Russian Orloff

FSPP

Red, White

Rare. 24%Up since 2003

6.0 lb/2.7 kg

APA: Notrecognized(dropped fromContinental)PC: Heavy,

Rare

Fancy:Bearded &muffed

Reportedly developed in Russiain 18th century from Persian

stock. Once called Chlianskaia,current name probably derives

from Count Orloff-Techesmensky, a Russian

breeder

lightbrown

walnut

yellowskin &

legs

red

non-setter

hardy

slow to mature

adapts to confinement;calm, but not docile,


Wild-lookingthing

belowaverage

Orpington

FSPP

Buff, Black, Blue,White

Buffs common,others rare.84%/12% (buff/allother)Unchangedsince 2003

Standard:8 lb/3.6 kgBantam:2.2 lb/1 kg

APA(1902):Large:EnglishBantam: SingleCombClean LeggedPC: SoftFeather Heavy

Dual Purpose[formerly Meat]

Originally developed by WilliamCook in Orpington (County

Kent) the 1880s. Some varietiesdeveloped by his daughter. brown

single

white skin&

white or

darkshanks

red

good, orfrequent,

brooder;excellent

mother

hardy; very

cold hardy

moderately

early maturing

adaptable to free range;very adaptable toconfinement; docile;more easily handled; can

be bulliedOur Birds: ours have

been docile enough, andsome have fit pretty lowin the pecking order, butnone of ours have shownthe "friendliness" thatothers have claimed forthe breed.

Big gentle bird. average to

aboveaverage
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Breed

(with links to

other siteswith



What's a hen

weigh?


Egg color &

productivity;

egg size

Comb

Skin color

Earlobes

Brooding

Hardiness

Maturing

Behavior

Penedesenca

FSclub

Creole, Partridge,

Wheaten, Black

Rare. 8%

Not found in 2003

4 lb/1.8 kg

APA: NotrecognizedPC: Notrecognized

Layer

Rescued, or somewhat

developed, from ancient stock in

Catalan district of Spain in 20thcentury. Penedesenca Negra

developed in 1980s.

verydarkred-

brown

clavell(carnation)

white skin,blue-grey

shanks

white

non-setter

very hardy inheat

slow to mature

well adaptable to free

range; active; flighty;


The dark egg layerthat wears a crown

below averageto average

Phoenix

FSPP

Honorable long-tail.

Partridge; SilverDuckwing; White;

other colors

Uncommon. 32%

Down since 2003

Standard:4 lb/1.8 kgBantam:1.75 lb/0.8 kg

APA(1965):Large:All

OtherBantam: Single

Comb

Clean LeggedPC: Light Rare

(not recognizedseparately fromYokohama)

Fancy:Long-tailed

Developed in Europe and the

U.S. from the Japanese long-

tailed breed called theOnagadori.

white to

tintedbelow

average

single

yellowskin;

yellow orslate

shanks

red

can be broody,protective

mothers

reportedly short

lived;because of

fancyfeathering,not suited forfoul weather

slow to mature

requires special

housing or cages &

high perches toaccommodate long

tails; generally docile

Plymouth Rock

FSPP

Barred, White, Buff,Silver Penciled,

Partridge,Columbian, Blue

Common88%/64%/48%/24%

(barred/white/partridge/all other)Down since 2003

Standard:7.5 lb/3.4 kgBantam:2.2 lb/1 kg

APA(1874):

Large:

AmericanBantam:


PC: Soft

Feather Heavy

Dual Purpose

Developed in New England in

19th century.

Once common on thehomestead, still popular in the

backyard.

light (orpinkish) to

mediumbrown

small

single

yellow

skin &shanks

red

infrequent

brooder; good

mother

robust; verycold hardy

somewhatearly maturing

well adaptable to

confinement or free


Our Birds: ours havebeen good, solid,

dependable birds that

have blended in wellwith the flock, not

standing out for goodor bad reasons.

Once upon atime America's

favorite breed.

aboveaverage
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Breed

(with links to

other siteswith



What's a hen

weigh?


Egg color &

productivity;

egg size

Comb

Skin color

Earlobes

Brooding

Hardiness

Maturing

Behavior

Polishor

PolandFSPPclub

Bearded&

Beardless; Black,

White, Golden,Silver, Buff Laced

Uncommon.

48%

Down from 56% in2003

4-4.5 lb/1.8-2 kg

APA(1874):

Large:


OtherClean Legged

PC: Soft

Feather Light

Fancy:Crested

Originated in Europe, but

probably not Poland, before the

16th century. Once known forgood egg production, now

almost strictly ornamental.

varies

widely

to

white

small V

white skin,blue

shanks

white

non-setter

some subjectto health

problems;because of

fancy


foul weather;| may have

problems withfreezing crestfeathers;

special care

may beneeded

since plumageblocks vision

bears confinement

well; mixed reports --

either calm orsomewhat flighty;

obstructed vision canhinder some activities;

can be bullied; mixed

reports on how wellthey do in a mixed

flock

Perhaps the

oldest of thecrested breeds.

belowaverage

Redcapor Red

Capor

DerbyshireRedcap

FSPP

Red & black

pattern, only

Rare.

8%Unchanged since

2003

6 lb/2.7 kg

APA(1888):

Large:Englis

hBantam:Rose Comb

Clean LeggedPC: Soft

feather Light

Layer

Fancy:Large rosecomb

Developed in Derbyshire.

white

very large

spiked rose

white skin,

blueshanks

red

non-setter

hardy


can adapt to

confinement; active

Think huge rose

comb.

below

average
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