Breeds of Chickens - DEFG
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Delaware Chickens
were originally developed for commercial, dual-purpose use but later they were
replaced by hybrids. Delawares today make excellent backyard chickens. They
typically lay four, large, brown eggs a week far into the winter months.
Delawares mature quickly and produce a clean, white-meat table fowl. Chicks
develop feathers quicker than most breeds. They handle both cold and heat well.
Unlike present day commercial breeds, they do well as a free-range, foraging
chicken. Delawares have dwindled to a few hundred birds. Many breeders keep
them today with the goal of preserving the Delaware as one of America''s
heritage breeds.
Delawares bear
confinement well. Generally a docile breed, Delawares get along
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Derbyshire Redcaps |
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Derbyshire Redcaps area a
breed of chicken originated in Derbyshire, England. They have an unusually
large Rose-type comb which is where they got the name "Redcap". It is
covered in small, fleshy points, and has a distinct spike pointing backwards
called a "leader". Their combs, wattles and earlobes are all bright
red.
Redcaps are a native English birds that have
been written about since at least the early 19th century. Most likely they were
derived from Golden Spangled Hamburgs, Dorkings, Old English Pheasant Fowl, and
Black-Breasted Red Games.
Derbyshire Redcaps were common on British farms
until the middle of the 20th century, particularly around the southern
Pennines. They have never been preferred by intens
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Dominique |
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Dominique
Chickens are dual purpose birds. They excel in egg production and lay a steady
three, large, brown eggs a week long into the winter months. Hardy survivors,
the Dominique can survive a cold winter or a hot, humid summer. Dominiques
mature quickly. A medium size fowl dresses out as an acceptable three-pound
table bird.
Dominiques chickens
grew up with America. In colonial days the Dominique fended for themselves as
foragers of seeds, insects, and plants. Colonial America valued the Dominique''s
feathers as fill for their pillows and mattresses.
Broody Dominique
hens make good mothers and pets. The hens have exceptional success and low
mortality rates raising their brood. The hens have a
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Dorking |
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Dorking Chickens excel as quality-meat producers. Dorkings
have a tender, fine-textured, flavorful white meat. They are tolerable egg
layers and produce 140 eggs a year with maximum outlay during spring and
summer. Dorkings have the unique distinction of existing as one of a few fowl
with red earlobes that lays white eggs; most red ear lobe chickens lay brown
eggs. A hardy breed, the Dorking tolerates cold and will work well in the
northern latitudes.
Dorkings have an exceptional, often irritating, brooding
instinct. They like to sit on eggs. Entire flocks have gone on strike
preferring to sit on eggs rather than lay them. Of course, their broodiness
also translates into good mothering dispositions. Dorkings have a calm
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Dutch Bantam |
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Dutch Bantam
chickens are one of the few true bantams (naturally small - and not originating from Large Fowl). Plus Bantam
Island in the Dutch East Indies is the original homeland of thes docile, proud
little birds. Dutch Bantams, in their gold partridge form, are about as close
as you can get visually to the ancestor of all chickens: the red Jungle Fowl.
Dutch Bantams
are hardy, active, and lively little birds and come in many beautiful colors
and patterns. They weigh between 0.45Kg and 0.55Kg (1lb to 1lb-3ozs) making
them one of the smallest bantams. They are easy and straightforward to maintain.
They are short bodied with a medium to high carriage. They have blue legs,
white earlobes, and a single upright well s
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Easter Egger |
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Easter Eggers, while not recognized as a distinct breed, are a charming variety of chickens celebrated for their unique egg-laying abilities and vibrant personalities. Unlike standardized breeds, Easter Eggers boast a delightful array of colors and physical features, making each individual a one-of-a-kind addition to any flock.
What truly sets Easter Eggers apart is their remarkable egg production, with hens laying large to extra-large eggs in a stunning range of shades. From enchanting blues and greens to soothing olives and aquas, and even occasional hints of pinkish hues, the eggs they lay add a delightful splash of color to any basket.
In terms of appearance, Easter Eggers exhibit a wide spectrum of colors and conf
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Egyptian Fayoumi |
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Egyptian
Fayoumis are an ancient Chicken that originated in the Nile Valley. They have
are pretty and unique appearance. They hold their tails upright--nearly
vertical--and have especially long, graceful necks. They are decent layers of
smallish, cream, or tinted eggs.
Egyptian
Fayoumis are one of the most early maturing of chicken breeds: hens can begin
laying eggs as early as 4-1/2 or 5 months. Fayoumis are known to be naturally
resistant to Marek''s Disease and to many other illnesses. However, they are
normally fairly nervous in temperament, and can be feather pickers if they
don''t have enough room to roam. They can be territorial about their favorite
nesting spots, and roosters are noisy. They are also flier
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Ermellinato |
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The selection
work started in 1959 (and completed in 1965) at the Experimental Poultry
Station in Rovigo, a city in Northern Italy. The Sussex and Rhode Island Red
contributed to its creation. The aim of the selection was to obtain a good
producer of valuable meat and good layer.
They are a double-purpose
breed (meat and eggs), with good precocity. Also the hens can be used in the
interbreeding for the production of autosexing chicks.
The chicks are
yellow with light-grey wings. Adults have a “ermellinato” livery: white
Columbian or light (white livery with dark neck hackles and main tail
feathers). Single comb, red earlobes. Yellow skin and shanks. At 120 days,
cockerels and pullets reach the weight of 1.7-
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Faverolles |
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Faverolles
Chickens are a utility fowl from France. The French crossed several breeds to
create them. They mature early, produce a fine textured meat, and lay four eggs
a week or 170 medium-sized, creamy or salmon colored eggs per year. They lay
well in the winter months. Their downy feathers equip them to endure cold.
Faverolles chickens seldom go broody. Owners report that Faverolles roosters
rank as some of the most docile cocks in poultry world. Both hen and rooster
make ideal pets.
Faverolles are
sweet, docile, and personable. In a mixed flock Faverolles chickens usually
appear at the bottom of the pecking order. Their non-aggressive manner carries
over to people as well. Faverolles chickens accept a newcomer
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Fayoumi |
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Fayoumi Chickens are used as a research subject and
ornamental. They lay two small cream colored eggs a week starting as early as
four months of age. Fayoumi chickens mature quickly but only reach four pounds
at full maturity. They show remarkable resistance to viral and bacterial
disease and infection. Owners refer to the Fayoumi chicken as the “escape
artist.” They can really fly and love to forage when on the lam. Nearly wild,
the Fayoumi goes feral if left too long on the range. They prefer to gather
most of their own food. As pullets they have little broodiness, but a
two-year-old hen will act quite broody. Tough, independent, and rangy the
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Friesian |
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Friesians are a
Dutch chicken that originated on the Friesian Islands. They are a very old
breed and excavation on the Islands have shown that they have been around for
over 1000 years ago.
They are a small chicken
but also a very good layer. They can produce around 230 eggs per year.
They are gold
pencilled, silver pencilled and chamois pencilled. The chamois is the most
unusual color and perhaps the most attractive. They are different shades of
yellow and buff and have a pattern that runs through each of its body feathers;
this is not found in any other breed of chicken. All of the color varieties
have eyes that are orange, earlobes that are white, and legs that are slate
blue.
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Frizzle |
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Frizzle chickens are a unique breed characterized by their distinctive outward-curled feathers, giving them a striking and unusual appearance compared to typical chickens. This genetic trait causes their feathers to curl in an outward fashion, creating a frizzled or curly effect that sets them apart from other breeds.
Although some may consider Frizzles to be a separate breed altogether, it''s important to note that chickens from various breeds can exhibit this frizzled appearance. This genetic mutation can occur in chickens of different breeds, resulting in Frizzle-like characteristics regardless of their original breed.
Frizzle chickens are prized for their eye-catching appearance and are often sought after by poultr
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