Breeds of Poultry

Plymouth Rock n Plymouth Rocks are a good general farm chicken. n They are docile; normally will show broodiness; possess a long, broad back; a moderately deep, full breast and a single comb of moderate size. n Use: Meat/Egg Production

Rhode Island Red n Purpose medium heavy fowl; used more for egg production than meat production. n Bad diets and poor housing conditions but can still produce eggs better than other breeds.

Wyandottes n Good, medium- weight fowl for small family flocks kept under rugged conditions. n Varieties: Columbian, Silver Laced, Silver- Penciled, White, and Blue. n Use: meat/ eggs

New Hampshire Red n Use: A dual purpose chicken, egg and meat production n Medium heavy in weight, nice plump carcass as either a broiler or a roaster.

Jersey Giant n The jersey giant originated from the Orpington and the Langshan n the largest breed in the American Class n large frame first and have little meat until about 6 months

Leghorn n Uses: egg laying n good foragers; much of their diet from ranging over fields and barnyards

Minorca n Stately, impressive birds and can give a fair return in eggs. n Today, it is mainly an exhibition fowl. n Poor meat fowl because of their narrow angular bodies and slow growth.

Ancona n Known primarily for egg-laying and produce large numbers of white eggs. n Active and busy birds, they are good foragers and said to be indifferent to climate.

Brahma n Good Brahmas are beautiful, stately birds. n Their large size and gentle nature combined with intricate color patterns makes them favorites for the country estate.

Cochin n Frequently used as foster mothers for game birds. n Leg and foot feathering makes it desirable to confine on wet days and where yards become muddy to keep the birds from collecting balls of mud on their feet.

Langshan n Very tall, with long legs and tails carried at a high angle. n Females go broody and make good mothers. n Uses: production of meat and eggs.

Orpington n Heavily but loosely feathered. n Feathering allows them to endure cold temperatures. n Uses: production of meat and eggs.

Cornish n Deep set eyes, projecting brows and strong, slightly curved beak give it a rather cruel expression. n A broad, well muscled body.

Breeds of Turkeys/Other Fowl

Broad Breasted White n Very Common Meat breed n Very large and muscular w/ toms exceeding 50 Pounds n Ft. Bend county fair breed

Broad Breasted Bronze n Very large and muscular n Dark plumage, so not sold as whole bird, but rather as parts. n Many raised on range instead of confinement

Bourbon Red n Selected for its pretty plumage n Least popular meat breed

Beltsville Small White n Was developed to have a turkey that was smaller in size and acceptable for most families. n Very rare today because of demand for year round turkey consumption n Smallest mature weight n Pound toms

Bobwhite Quail n Commercially raised quail have become more common. n Sold to restaurants as well as hunting clubs n Very prolific and easy to raise in small areas

Pheasant n Commercially raised quail have become more common. n Sold to restaurants as well as hunting clubs