Breeds of Chicken

This collection of flashcards encompasses various breeds of chickens, focusing on their characteristics, uses, and unique traits.

Breeds of Chicken

Different varieties of domesticated chickens, each with unique characteristics and purposes.

Domesticated

Animals that have been tamed and bred for the benefit of humans.

Geographical isolation

Separation of species due to physical barriers, leading to distinct breeds.

Egg Laying Breeds

Chicken breeds primarily raised for egg production.

Dual-purpose

Breeds that are raised for both meat and egg production.

Australorp (Layer/Dual)

A breed known for its exceptional egg-laying capabilities (holding a record of {364} eggs per year), featuring solid black plumage with a beetle-green iridescent sheen and a bright red comb.

Delaware (Layer/Dual)`

A chicken breed known for its brown egg laying and meat quality, characterized by white feathers with black barred markings specifically on the neck and tail.

New Hampshire (Layer/Dual)

A chicken breed developed from Rhode Island Reds, valued for fast growth and featuring deep chestnut or mahogany red plumage with a single red comb.

Buckeye (layer.dual)

A stocky, mahogany-colored dual-purpose breed known for its friendly nature and a small pea comb that is highly resistant to frostbite.

Plymouth Rock (layer/dual)

A friendly and cold-hardy breed that is easily recognized by its distinct black and white barred or striped feather pattern.

Speckled Sussex (layer/dual)

A breed that matures into birds with rich mahogany-brown feathers, each tipped with small white and black spots or speckles.

Leghorn (layer/dual)

A prolific egg producer (laying around {280} eggs per year) with a sleek white body, a large floppy red comb, and white earlobes.

Cornish Cross (broiler)

A large, heavy-set white chicken breed with a broad breast and thick legs, primarily raised for its rapid growth and meat production.

Bresse (broiler)

A prestigious French breed known for its white feathers, vibrant red comb, and distinct bright blue legs.

Jersey Giant (broiler)

The largest purebred chicken breed, which is impressively tall and typically features solid black plumage and a calm temperament.

Brahma (friendliness_

A massive, friendly chicken breed with thick feathering that extends all the way down its legs to its toes.

Cochin (Friend)

An ornamental breed that is extremely fluffy and round-looking, with dense feathers completely covering its legs and feet.

Faverolles (friend)

A curious and talkative breed identified by its fluffy beard, muffs, and its unique characteristic of having five toes on each foot.

Polish chicken (Friend)

An ornamental breed known for its distinctive appearance, featuring a very large, pom-pom-like crest of feathers on its head.

Sultan Hen (Friend)

A decorative leisure bird that is pure white with a large crest, beard, muffs, and heavily feathered legs.

Silkie (appearance)

A small breed with unique, fur-like soft feathers, black skin, and striking turquoise earlobes.

Phoenix (Appearance)

An elegant breed developed from the Onagadori, recognized for its long, flowing tail that trails gracefully behind it.

Onagadori (Appearance)

The original Japanese long-tailed chicken, featuring a non-molting tail that can reach lengths of over {27} feet.

Transylvanian Naked Neck (Appearance)

A unique breed characterized by a completely bare, red turkey-like neck while the rest of its body is covered in feathers.

Orpington (Friend)

very calm and friendly bird. never in a hurry to go anywhere, curious and will be your friend for life