Standard Breeds of Fowls and Breed Selection Guidance
Poultry Keeper should choose a breed adapted to purpose and locality. The standard American fowls fall into three classes laying breeds sweat breeds and general purpose breeds. Notable laying breeds include Leghorn Minorca Andalusian Ancona and Campine. General purpose include Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Rhode Island Red and Orpington. Meat breeds vary: Brahma Dorking and Cornish.
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Minorca
Plymouth Rock
Rhode Island
Standard-bred Poultry Breeds For Meat and Eggs
A discussion of common poultry breeds notes the Plymouth Rock as a versatile general purpose bird, Wyandotte as smaller and earlier maturing, Rhode Island Red as egg and meat oriented but less prone to fat, and Orpington as heavier and meatier. Breeders prefer standard stock for locality suitability and uniform reproduction.
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Rhode Island
United States Department of Agriculture
Progress with Fowls Boosts Breeder Selection
The piece argues poultry licensing should reward top breeders by selecting standout individuals to seed future flocks, rather than relying on breeding from the entire stock. It emphasizes measurable progress and avoids broad, unfocused breeding.
Compel Fowls to Exercise in Bonhouse Practice
The text urges forcing fowls to exercise within the house or yard. It recommends using thick straw lay or leaves to create a surface that can be used to compel activity. Proper exercise is described as essential for maintaining good health in confined fowls.
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