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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=== | ===Males=== | ||
− | *'''Cock''' - adult | + | *'''Cock''' - adult/of breeding age. |
− | *'''Cockerel''' - | + | *'''Cockerel''' - under one year old. |
− | *'''Capon''' - castrated | + | *'''Capon''' - castrated (illegal in the UK). |
===Females=== | ===Females=== | ||
*'''Hen''' - over a year old. | *'''Hen''' - over a year old. |
Revision as of 16:19, 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/of breeding age.
- Cockerel - under one year old.
- Capon - castrated (illegal in the UK).
Females
- Hen - over a year old.
- Pullets - less than a year old.
Chickens
Egg Laying Breeds
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(Various Colours)
kraienkoeppe.de - Error creating thumbnail: File missingNorwegian Jærhøne
(Various Colours)
feathersite.com
Meat Breeds
Dual Purpose Breeds
Fancy/Exhibition Breeds
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Crèvecœur
WikiCommons
Bantam Breeds
Hybrid Breeds