Poultry Breeds
The Egyptian Goose
This article on the Egyptian Goose is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. Ever since I became interested in exhibition waterfowl in the 1960s, the Egyptian goose has fascinated me. Easily the smallest of the Standardized geese, these natives of Africa exhibit traits that make them unique. They are
The Muscovy Duck
This article on the Muscovy duck is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. There are a number of things about the Muscovy that make it unique among the ducks in the APA Standard. Its appearance, especially the fleshy caruncles around its eyes make it stand out when compared to
The Steinbacher Goose
This article on the Steinbacher goose is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. Several years ago, I had the pleasure of judging at the All Waterfowl Show now held in Connersville, Indiana. During that show, I saw Steinbacher geese for the first time and was most impressed with their
The Magpie Duck
This article provides a short summary all about the Magpie duck covering some the breed’s history, description, uses, and other fun facts! It is definitely a brief overview of the breed and there is always lots more to say and know! History It is believed that Magpie ducks were first bred by M.C. Gower-Williams from
Red Cochin Bantams
Everyone in the exhibition poultry world has heard of the cochin bantam; a small, yet lovely bird who resides in the feather legged class. In show halls all across the USA, bantam cochins appear as class and show champions. Among this feather legged breed there are two varieties that are most popular throughout the show
Columbian Wyandottes: The Lesser Known Variety
We all know silver laced and golden laced. I remember when blue laced red became the “it” variety of Wyandotte to own as well! But have you seen Columbian Wyandottes? Columbian Wyandottes are a gorgeous variety that are not as common as other varieties. These birds are striking with their mostly white bodies. In this