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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
*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. | *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 | + | * For further information on poultry breeds, please see "The Poultry Club" at http://www.poultryclub.org. |
==Chicken Terminology== | ==Chicken Terminology== | ||
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Image:Fayoumi.jpg|'''Fayoumi''' <p> WikiCommons | Image:Fayoumi.jpg|'''Fayoumi''' <p> WikiCommons | ||
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Image:Leghorn.jpg|'''Leghorn''' <p> ''(Golden & White Varieties)'' <br> WikiCommons | Image:Leghorn.jpg|'''Leghorn''' <p> ''(Golden & White Varieties)'' <br> WikiCommons | ||
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Image:Minorca.jpg|'''Minorca''' <br> WikiCommons | Image:Minorca.jpg|'''Minorca''' <br> WikiCommons | ||
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Image:Orloff.jpg|'''Orloff''' <p> blogspot.com | Image:Orloff.jpg|'''Orloff''' <p> blogspot.com | ||
Image:Penedesenca.jpg|'''Penedesenca''' <br> freewebs.com | Image:Penedesenca.jpg|'''Penedesenca''' <br> freewebs.com | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:58, 26 June 2012
Introduction
- 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.
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
Meat Breeds
Dual Purpose Breeds
Fancy/Exhibition Breeds
Bantam Breeds
Hybrid Breeds
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