Chicken breeds

Identify the chicken:

Origin	United States
Physical description	Medium to large bird with a broad, deep body. Usually has barred black-and-white plumage, yellow skin, and clean legs.
Distinctive features	Classic black-and-white barring, sturdy build, and single comb.
Production purpose	Dual-purpose — valued for both eggs and meat.

Plymouth rock

Which chicken has a classic black & white barring, sturdy build and single comb?

Plymouth rock

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Trait	Description
Origin	Italy
Physical description	Lightweight Mediterranean breed with black plumage tipped in white, yellow legs, and a large single comb.
Distinctive features	Mottled black-and-white feathers and active, alert behavior.
Production purpose	Egg production — excellent layer of white eggs.

Ancona

Which chicken has a mottled black & white feathers and active , alert behavior?

Ancona

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Origin

United States (Iowa)

Physical description

Medium-sized bird with slate-blue or grayish plumage, often with darker lacing or markings.

Distinctive features

Rare heritage breed with blue-gray coloring and hardiness.

Production purpose

Dual-purpose — eggs and meat, though mainly kept as a heritage breed.

Iowa Blue

Which chicken has a rare heritage with blue-gray coloring and hardiness?

Iowa Blue

Identify the chicken:

Origin	United States (developed from Asian stock)
Physical description	Very large, heavy-bodied chicken with feathered legs and feet. Common colors include Light, Dark, and Buff.
Distinctive features	Massive size, feathered shanks, and pea comb.
Production purpose	Dual-purpose — meat and eggs; also popular as an exhibition bird.

Brahma

Which chicken has a massive size, feathered shanks and pea comb?

Brahma

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Origin	Chile
Physical description	Medium-sized bird with various plumage colors. Some birds are tailless (rumpless).
Distinctive features	Ear tufts and blue or green eggs.
Production purpose	Egg production and ornamental interest.

Araucana

Which chicken has ear tufts and lay blue/green eggs?

Araucana

Identify the chicken:

Origin

Italy

Physical description

Small to medium, slender-bodied bird with a large single comb. White is the most common variety.

Distinctive features

Lightweight frame and very high egg-laying ability.

Production purpose

Commercial egg production — one of the world’s best white egg layers.

Leghorn

Which chicken has a lightweight frame and very high egg-laying ability?

Leghorn

Identify the chicken:

Origin

China (ancient Asian breed)

Physical description

Small bird with soft, fluffy feathers that resemble fur. Has feathered legs and dark skin.

Distinctive features

Silky plumage, black skin, blue earlobes, and five toes.

Production purpose

Ornamental; also valued as an excellent broody hen.

Silkie

Which chicken has silky plumage, black skin, blue earlobes, and 5 toes

Silkie

Identify the chicken:

Origin	United States
Physical description	Medium to large bird with deep reddish-brown plumage and yellow legs.
Distinctive features	Rich mahogany-red feathers and hardy constitution.
Production purpose	Dual-purpose — excellent brown egg layer and good meat bird.

Rhode Island Red

Which chicken has a rich mahogany-red feathers and hardy constitution?

Rhode Island Red

identify the chicken:

Origin

Japan

Physical description

Very small bantam breed with a short body, large upright tail, and extremely short legs.

Distinctive features

Short legs and high tail carriage.

Production purpose

Ornamental and exhibition.

Chabo

Which chicken has short legs and high tail carriage?

Chabo

Identify the chicken:

Origin	Spain
Physical description	Medium-sized, elegant bird with slate-blue plumage edged in darker lacing.
Distinctive features	Blue laced feathers and large comb.
Production purpose	Egg production and ornamental exhibition.

Andallusian

Which chicken has blue laced feathers and large comb?

Andalusian

Identify the chicken:

Origin

China

Physical description

Tall, large-bodied bird with glossy black plumage and feathered legs.

Distinctive features

Upright carriage, long legs, and greenish sheen on feathers.

Production purpose

Dual-purpose — meat and brown eggs.

Langshan

Which chicken has an upright carriage, long legs, and greenish sheen on feathers?

Langshan

Identify the chicken:

Origin	England
Physical description	Short, broad, muscular bird with a deep breast and strong legs.
Distinctive features	Extremely muscular body and broad breast.
Production purpose	Meat production — foundation breed of modern broilers.

Cornish

Which chicken has extremely muscular body and broad breast?

Cornish

Identify the chicken:

Origin

France

Physical description

Medium to large black bird with a full crest and beard.

Distinctive features

Large crest and V-shaped comb.

Production purpose

Dual-purpose and ornamental exhibition.

Crevecoeur

Which chicken has a large crest and v-shaped comb?

Crevecoeur

Identify the chicken:

Trait	Description
Origin	Turkey
Physical description	Small to medium white bird with abundant feathering, crest, beard, muffs, and feathered legs.
Distinctive features	Highly ornamental appearance with crest and feathered feet.
Production purpose	Ornamental and exhibition.

Sultan

Which chicken has a highly ornamental appearance with crest and feathered feet?

Sultan

Identify the chicken:

Origin

Developed in several countries; commonly associated with Asia and Europe.

Physical description

Can resemble different breeds in size and shape, but feathers curl outward instead of lying flat.

Distinctive features

Curled or frizzled feathers.

Production purpose

Ornamental and exhibition.

Frizzle

Which chicken that is not technically a specific breed that has a curled/frizzle feathers?

Frizzle