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* For further information on poultry breeds, please see "The Poultry Club" at http://www.poultryclub.org and The University of Oklahoma Dept. of Animal Science at http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/poultry/chickens/. | * For further information on poultry breeds, please see "The Poultry Club" at http://www.poultryclub.org and The University of Oklahoma Dept. of Animal Science at http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/poultry/chickens/. | ||
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− | + | ==Chicken Terminology== | |
A number of terms are used when discussing chickens either on a commercial or small basis. Therefore some of the common terms have been included below; | A number of terms are used when discussing chickens either on a commercial or small basis. Therefore some of the common terms have been included below; | ||
+ | ===Males=== | ||
+ | *'''Cock''' - adult male/male of breeding age. | ||
+ | *'''Cockerel''' - males under one year old. | ||
+ | *'''Capon''' - castrated male (illegal in the UK). | ||
+ | ===Females=== | ||
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==Chickens== | ==Chickens== | ||
===Egg Laying Breeds=== | ===Egg Laying Breeds=== |
Revision as of 16:16, 7 August 2009
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Overview
- Below are a selection of poultry breeds ranging from commonly farmed to fancy breeds. The breeds of poultry have been derived from two sources to ensure that there are a wide range of examples. For ease of use the breeds below have been organised by species and then use/type.
- For further information on poultry breeds, please see "The Poultry Club" at http://www.poultryclub.org and The University of Oklahoma Dept. of Animal Science at http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/poultry/chickens/.
Chicken Terminology
A number of terms are used when discussing chickens either on a commercial or small basis. Therefore some of the common terms have been included below;
Males
- Cock - adult male/male of breeding age.
- Cockerel - males under one year old.
- Capon - castrated male (illegal in the UK).
Females
Chickens
Egg Laying Breeds
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(Various Colours)
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(Various Colours)
feathersite.com
Meat Breeds
Dual Purpose Breeds
Fancy/Exhibition Breeds
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Crèvecœur
WikiCommons
Bantam Breeds
Hybrid Breeds