Shape description for all varieties generally the same as for large cochins. (See General Disqualifications and Cutting for Defects) Male and Female: COMB, FACE, WATTLES, AND EAR LOBES; Bright Red BEAK; Swarthy Yellow EYES; Reddish Bay LEGS AND TOES; Shanks and Toe Feathers – Blue. Shanks and Toes – Swarthy Yellow PLUMAGE: See description of […]
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Standard shape requirements the same as for the breed description of the Ameraucana. SELF BLUE AMERAUCANAS COLOR – MALE AND FEMALE COMB, FACE, WATTLES, AND EARLOBES: Red, except female earlobes to be very pale, matching color of skin. BEAK: Horn to black. EYES: Reddish bay. SHANKS AND TOES: Slate, bottoms of feet and toes white.
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Standard shape requirements the same as for the breed description of the Malay. WHEATEN MALAY MALE COLOR DESCRIPTION COMB: Bright Red FACE, THROAT, AND EAR-LOBES: Bright Red BEAK: Yellow to horn EYES: Pearl HEAD: Lustrous rich orange, free from brown or black on feathers. NECK: Hackle—Lustrous rich orange, free from brown or black on feathers.
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Standard shape requirements the same as for the breed description of the Shamo. WHEATEN SHAMO MALE COLOR DESCRIPTION COMB: Bright Red FACE, THROAT, AND EAR-LOBES: Bright Red BEAK: Yellow to horn EYES: Pearl HEAD: Lustrous rich orange, free from brown or black on feathers. NECK: Hackle—Lustrous rich orange, free from brown or black on feathers.
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Revised Standard Of Perfection for the Barnevelder. Disqualifications: White in the earlobes Standard Weights for Largefowl Barnevelder: Cock 7 lbs., Hen 6 lbs., cockerel 6 lbs., pullet 5 lbs COMB: Single, medium in size, straight and upright, evenly serrated, having 5 well defined points. BEAK: Short stout and well curved. FACE: Smooth, fine textured and
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Submitted by Rip Stalvey, respected breeder and licensed APA poultry judge. Thank you Rip for your words of wisdom! I was thinking some about what I would tell someone who asked me what they should do to become a good poultry breeder. So here’s my list. Study the APA Standard of Perfection. Not just about
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By Bart Pals Raising poultry in urban areas and within the city limits can be a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved, but much planning is required. Many people are very successful in raising poultry in a residential area. All types of poultry are being bred successfully and without problems in urban settings. This
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What are the space requirements for raising chickens? How much space do you need to make your chickens healthy and happy? While space requirements will vary from location and time of year, this graph is a useful item to help you in your planning.
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