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 Scots Dumpy
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Scots Dumpy chickens
are from Scotland. The expression “dumpy” means short and stout which described
these chickens because they are have a thick-set appearance and extremely short
legs. Throughout history they have been known under many names such as: Bakies,
Stumpies, Dadlies, Hoodies, or Creepies. They are classed as an endangered
breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
Their short
legs are their most defining characteristic, and it gives them a waddling gait.
Adult Scots Dumpys are less than 5 centimetres (2 inches) off the ground and
they long in the back and have a lower set tail than most breeds.
There are no
set colors for the Scots Dumpys, but Cuckoo, Black, and White are the most
common.
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Scots Grey |
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Scots Grey chickens, or just Scotch Greys, are a Scottish
grey striped chicken. They have been known in Scotland since the 16th century,
and were developed as barnyard fowl for small farms and crofts. Most likely
they related to Dorkings and Malays. They are similar to Cuckoo Marans and
Barred Plymouth Rocks, but their feathers have a less distinct pattern with a
steel-grey base. They are dual-purpose chickens; they lay a good amount of
white eggs and produse wholesome meat.
Males and females can be differentiated based on the color
of the adult birds, as hens usually have a noticeably darker hue. Scots Greys
are relatively heavy chickens, with hens weighing 7-9 pounds (3.2-4 kilos), and
roosters weighing 9-11 pounds (
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Sebright |
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Sebrights are bantam chickens that are very poor layers;rnthey lay very few and small eggs. Plus since they are a bantam they are not thernsource of much meat. Their primary function is as a decorative bird and a showrnbird. Being so small, it''s very easy to fit a large number of them into one henrnhouse, and as they get along well with each other, you can even have a fewrnroosters living together.
The Hens are not very broody with their chicks and malesrnaren''t particularly keen on crowing all the time, making them a quieter breedrnto have around.
The males and females are nearly identical in appearance duernto breeding roosters with hen-like feather qualities. Because of their smallrnsize, they have a very prominent brea
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Siciliana
Buttercup, or just Sicilian, chickens are a very ancient Italian breed. They
are very common in Sicily. It’s probably the result of the ancient crossbreeding
between Sicilian chickens and chickens coming from North Africa. Nowadays the
Siciliana is in the process of recovery.
Good precocity.
The cock starts to show sexual instinct at 40 days, the hen starts laying at 5
months. The eggs have white shell.
Fine-boned, with
well developed muscles (thighs and breast), round and well shaped: this breed
is a good producer of meat in spite of the small size (tasty meat).
Good layer, with
good rusticity but not suitable in cold regions.
The Siciliana has
a stray nature, but it doesn’t f
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Silkie |
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Silkie (sometimes
spelled Silky) chicken have an atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel
like silk. They have several other unusual qualities, such as black skin and
bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot, whereas most chickens only
have four. They are often exhibited in poultry shows, and appear in various
colors, including white and chocolate brown.
Silkies are
considered a bantam breed in some countries, but this varies according to
region and many breed standards class them officially as large fowl; the bantam
Silkie is actually a separate variety most of the time.Silkies are a friendly breed who are very easy to train to eat out of your hand. Silkie hens
are one of the most famous b
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Sultan |
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Sultans chickens
have a unique look and are mostly used as show birds. They are small chickens
and their heads are completely covered in feathers to create the appearance of
a globular feather poof atop their head. They don''t have wattles, instead they
have a sort of three-part feather beard. Their tails are well-spread and
carried medium high. And they have blue feet that are completely covered by
feathers, though what makes this strange is that they have five toes rather than
the standard four.
Sultans are easy
going and easy to keep, despite the added maintenance needed due to their extra
feathering. Because of their facial feathering, Sultans will need a special
drinker, such as a water tower. Because of the f
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Sumatra |
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The Sumatra chicken, originating from the Indonesian island of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean, is a truly captivating breed known for its striking elegance. These birds boast a stately appearance and are valued for their unique characteristics. Despite their origins as fighting birds, Sumatras are now primarily kept for ornamental purposes due to their attractive plumage and non-aggressive nature.
Sumatra chickens are reasonable layers and excel as broody hens. They are known for their pitch-black feathers with a distinctive green sheen that extends throughout their body and tail. In addition to the classic black variety, Sumatras also come in striking blue and white variations, adding to their allure.
One of the distinct
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Sussex |
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Sussex chickens
produce a high-yield of eggs, even into the winter months, though at a slower
pace. They also make for a good show bird as their easy-going temperament makes
them ideal for beginning fanciers.
Sussex chickens
are very calm and quite friendly. The hens are excellent mothers, becoming
broody when the need arises. Since the Sussex is so calm at all times, even
around other Sussex, it is completely manageable to have more than one roosters
living together in the same space without conflict.
Sussex chickens
are a heavy bird with a broad, deep breast and a rectangular body shape. Their
legs are a pale, pinkish white color while their ear-lobes are bright red, same
as their medium-sized sin
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Swedish Flower |
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Swedish Flower
Chickens’ name is inspired mottling of their feather tips that resemble a field
of blooming flowers. Their base coloring varies from black, yellow, red or
blue. All of these variations contain the mottling pattern.
Domestic
chickens were introduced to Sweden about 2000 years ago, brought to the country
by traders, settlers and even Viking marauders. Today it is unknown what or how
many varieties of chickens were brought to Sweden’s shores in those early days,
but that unknown mix of birds propagated over the next two-thousand years,
developing into what are now considered the country’s native breeds.
They are a
landrace breed. This means that they developed naturally over hundreds of
years. As
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