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Chicken Breeds

Chicken Breeds. Parts. Chicken Rooster. Light Brahmas. Skin Color- Yellow Egg Color- Brown Origin - China Characteristics: 1. Large, gentle nature 2. Well feathered - can withstand cold temps. 3. Fairly good mothers. Dominiques. Skin Color-Yellow Egg Color- Brown Origin -

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Chicken Breeds

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  1. Chicken Breeds

  2. Parts • Chicken • Rooster

  3. Light Brahmas • Skin Color- Yellow • Egg Color- Brown • Origin - China • Characteristics: • 1. Large, gentle nature • 2. Well feathered - can withstand cold temps. • 3. Fairly good mothers

  4. Dominiques • Skin Color-Yellow • Egg Color- Brown • Origin - • Characteristics- • 1. Hardy, calm • 2. Good meat bird • 3. Small single combed

  5. White Leghorns • Skin Color - Yellow • Egg Color - White • Origin - Italy • Characteristics- • 1. Great foragers • 2. Capable of flight • 3. Noted for egg production

  6. Buff Orpington • Skin Color - White • Egg Color -Brown • Origin - England • Characteristics- • 1. Heavily feathered bird- handle cold • 2. Good mothers

  7. New Hampshires • Skin Color - Yellow • Egg Color - Brown • Origin - Massachusetts • Characteristics- • 1. Rapid growth • 2. Early maturing • 3. Fast Feathering

  8. Polish • Skin Color - White • Egg Color - White • Origin - Europe • Characteristics - • 1. Crest and Muffs • 2. Restricted vision • 3. Easily frightened

  9. Rhode Island Reds • Skin Color - Yellow • Egg Color - Brown • Origin - New England • Characteristics - • 1. Dual Purpose • 2. Egg Production • 3. Meat Production

  10. White Plymouth Rocks • Skin Color - Yellow • Egg Color - Brown • Origin - America • Characteristics • 1. Docile • 2. Deep full breast • 3. Docile, Popular birds

  11. Ducks

  12. Pekins • Popular market duck • Color - white -creamy • Bill - Rich Yellow • Long, broad, deep and full breasted type bird • Meaty duck • Origin - China • Came to America in 1873

  13. Muscovy • Originated in Brazil • Domestic duck derived from Mallard stock. • Mainly black & white but may be other colors • Feet have strong claws

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