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Post by Duck Diva on Mar 4, 2009 18:07:08 GMT 8
Nankin The Nankin is a true Bantam and is about the same size as a Sebright. According to H Easom Smith, they were probably used in the development of the Sebrights, showing that the breed has been around for a very long time. There is a lot of speculation as to where they came from but they were most likely to have been introduced to Britain from India. Next letter is n again
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Post by lakelands on Mar 4, 2009 18:30:09 GMT 8
New Hampshire Red Origin: New Hampshires are a relatively new breed, having been admitted to the Standard in 1935. They represent a specialized selection out of the Rhode Island Red breed. By intensive selection for rapid growth, fast feathering, early maturity and vigor, a different breed gradually emerged. This took place in the New England states-chiefly in Massachusetts and New Hampshire from which it takes its name. www.ansi.okstate.edu/poultry/chickens/Nect letter D
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Post by mandimoo on Mar 4, 2009 18:56:56 GMT 8
Dutch Hookbill
The Dutch Hookbill is a breed of domestic duck originating in the Netherlands. The name refers to the bird's distinctive Roman nosed beak. Called Kromsnaveleend in Dutch, the Hookbill is an old breed that can be traced back to the 17th century; it was traditionally raised alongside canals in its native country.
Today, it is primarily raised for exhibition purposes, and is a seasonal egg layer of blue eggs. It is a light-weight bird, weighing between 5.5 and 6.5 pounds (2.3 to 2.8 kilos).
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Post by rap on Mar 4, 2009 19:37:17 GMT 8
La Fle'che chicken origin France named after a town in France. The [nickname] devil's head & Satans fowl refers to v shaped comb. Lay large white egg can fly high very rare.Dates to 15 century . Last letter E.
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Post by Duck Diva on Mar 4, 2009 19:45:48 GMT 8
Embden (geese) Opps its n again!! lol :0
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Post by Walkabout Farm on Mar 4, 2009 20:04:56 GMT 8
Norfolk Grey They were created by Fred Myhill before the First World War as utility birds under the name Black Marias. The name was unfortunately reminiscent of funerals and was quickly dropped and the breed took the name Norfolk Grey instead.
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Post by fluffychook on Mar 4, 2009 20:12:17 GMT 8
Yokohama chicken
The Yokohama is primarily ornamental. It lays cream or tinted eggs, on an average of one egg a week, and doesn't get very big, only four to five pounds. The most distinguished feature of this fowl is its elegant long tail. It comes both in the bantam and standard sizes. It has yellow skin, and can have either a walnut or a pea comb.
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Post by rap on Mar 4, 2009 20:31:18 GMT 8
Asil chicken origin India into Europe 1750 monogamous best kept in pairs. Can be any color very aggressive. Last letter L.
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Post by Walkabout Farm on Mar 4, 2009 20:40:04 GMT 8
Lamona Lamon crossed White Plymouth Rocks, Silver-Gray Dorkings and White Leghorns to produce the Lamona.By the 1980s, Lamonas were close to extinction. The work of a few dedicated preservationists perpetuated the breed for a time. But today, the original Lamona is considered extinct.
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Post by rap on Mar 4, 2009 21:09:49 GMT 8
Ac is a local Vietnamese breed with white feathers and black skin. It is used as a meat line . The laying age starts at 5-7 months old with about 15 eggs per laying cycle. Egg weighs 30 g and mature weight is 1.4 kg for male and 0.8-1.2 kg for female. Next letter C
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Post by Duck Diva on Mar 4, 2009 22:25:50 GMT 8
Campine The Campine breed was developed in the Campine country of Belgium, where it has been bred for centuries. It was developed for white egg production. The sexes are identical in color pattern and sometimes the males are hen-feathered. Campines come in two varieties, Silver and Golden. Next letter is E
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Post by rap on Mar 4, 2009 22:40:06 GMT 8
East Frisian Meeuwen origin Netherlands &Germany breed lost and only in 70-80 last century was reconstructed. Next letter is N
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Post by fluffychook on Mar 5, 2009 7:14:27 GMT 8
Norwegian Jaerhon
The Norwegian Jærhøne or Jaerhon, is a breed of chicken from Norway. It was developed in the 1920s from native stock around the town of Stavanger on the southern Atlantic coast of Norway. The breed was first imported to North America in 1994 by Dr Bjorn Netland in Washington state.[citation needed] Jaerhons are small, hardy, and active birds that can fly well. Hens don't tend to go broody, and can wear themselves out by laying lots of large white eggs. The standard rooster is 5 pounds, and the hen can weigh 3.5 pounds. There are two standard varieties: dark and light (brown-yellow and yellow-brown), and the color patterns are unique for this breed.
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Post by rap on Mar 5, 2009 9:35:15 GMT 8
Niederrrhein Fowl Country of origin Germany Large handsome rooster covered in ornamental feathers up to 9lbs. Fast growing need lots of room go fat easily.Hens lay 175 large white eggs a year. Last letter L
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Post by lakelands on Mar 5, 2009 11:49:21 GMT 8
Longtail Fowl Japanese in origin, To be regarded as a Long-tail fowl, the bird's tail must be at least 2m long. The world record in terms of length of tail is around 14m (45-50 feet). Good quality Long-tail roosters have tail feathers that grow at a very fast rate - approximately 1m per year. If kept in the best of conditions with high levels of animal husbandry, the tail feathers are non-moulting and grow for the life of the roosters. The hens moult normally, as do the feathers that cover the head, breast, back and legs.
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