Chicken breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association

All chicken breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association (APA) are categorized into classes according to their place of origin and physical characteristics. There are separate sets of classes for standard and bantam breeds.

Large breeds

The large breeds are sorted into one of six classes; the breeds in each class usually share a specified place of origin, as well as a number of characteristics. The six classes are as follows: American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, and All Other Standard Breeds.

American Class

A Black Java hen; the Java played a role in the creation of some of the American class breeds, such as the Rhode Island Red.

The American Class contains thirteen breeds, all of which originated in Canada or the United States. The birds of this class are all heavy breeds, and most lay brown eggs.[1] They are cold-hardy for the most part, with the Buckeye and Chantecler reputed as being among the best breeds for considerably cold climates.[2]

List of breeds

[3]

Asiatic Class

Cochin hens (a Buff hen seen here) are renowned for their broodiness.

The three breeds in this class all have their origins in China; they are large, feather legged, and lay brown eggs.[4]

List of breeds

[5]

Continental Class

Most Continental breeds, such as the Silver Spangled Hamburg cock seen here, are lively birds that are often skilful flyers.

The Continental Class contains large-sized chicken breeds of Continental European origins, excluding however, birds originating in the Mediterranean region. The breeds included in this class are mostly sprightly birds, the Faverolles being the most prominent exception. The ten breeds in the Continental Class hail from four countries, Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.[6]

List of breeds

[7]

English Class

A Black Orpington hen

This class is made up of breeds that originated in the United Kingdom and Australia. Pink skin is a characteristic sported by the breeds of this class, and all but the Redcap are heavier birds that lay brown eggs.

List of breeds

[8]

Mediterranean Class

An Ancona hen; The large combs and wattles of the Mediterranean breeds, especially of the male, are highly susceptible to frostbite.

All members of this class possess white earlobes and tend to be productive layers of white eggs. In general they are flighty, and exceptional free-range birds; with both evasion and foraging skills.[9] The beginnings of all the breeds of this class center around the Mediterranean region, namely Italy and Spain.[10]

List of breeds

[11]

All Other Standard Breeds

A Phoenix cock and hen

This class contains the breeds that cannot be classified in any of the other classes. It consists of three subclasses, being the Game, Oriental, and Miscellaneous. The Game subclass includes the non-oriental game birds. The Oriental subclass includes mainly birds from Asia, the Cubalaya, however, is from Cuba. The Miscellaneous subclass holds the remaining breeds.

List of breeds

Game
Oriental
Miscellaneous

[12]

Bantam breeds

Bantams are classified according to their appearance. The six classes are as follows: Modern Game; Game; Single Comb, Clean Legged; Rose Comb, Clean Legged; Feather Legged; and All Other Comb, Clean Legged. The American Bantam Association's (ABA) classifications occasionally differ from the American Poultry Association's. Some breeds are in multiple classes.

Modern Game

A Modern Game cock and hen; the cock's comb and wattles are normally dubbed for show.

This class consists solely of the Modern Game.[13][14]

Game

A pair of Old English Games

The Game class includes the remaining game bantams.[15]

List of breeds

[16]

Single Comb, Clean Legged

A Red Pyle Dutch cock

This class contains all the bantam breeds possessing a single comb, excluding the game bantams. The Catalana, Holland, Java, Jersey Giant, and Lamona are not recognized by the American Bantam Association, and the Junglefowl, Nankin, Pyncheon, and Vorwerk, while recognized by the former, are not recognized by the American Poultry Association.[17]

List of breeds

[18][19]

Rose Comb, Clean Legged

A Golden Sebright hen

This class is made up of, as its name states, breeds that possess both a Rose Comb, and featherless legs. The ABA does not recognize the Redcap.[20]

List of breeds

[21][22]

Feather Legged

A group of Mille Fleur Belgian Bearded d'Uccle pullets and cockerels

The breeds of this class have feathering on their legs and feet.[23]

List of breeds

[24]

All Other Comb, Clean Legged

An Ameraucana cock

This class includes all of the breeds that do not meet the qualifications of any of the other classes. The ABA does not recognize the Crevecoeur, and the APA does not recognize the Orloff.[25]

List of breeds

[26] [27]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  2. ↑ Ekarius, Carol (2007). Storey's illustrated guide to poultry breeds. North Adams, Mass.: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-58017-667-5.
  3. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  4. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. p. 21. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  5. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. p. 21. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  6. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. p. 70. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  7. ↑ Breed Classes of Poultry
  8. ↑ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties As of January 1, 2012YEAR
  9. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  10. ↑ http://www.afn.org/~poultry/breeds/mediterr.htm
  11. ↑ www.afn.org/~poultry/breeds/mediterr.htm
  12. ↑ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties As of January 1, 2012YEAR
  13. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  14. ↑ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties As of January 1, 2012YEAR
  15. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  16. ↑ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties As of January 1, 2012YEAR
  17. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  18. ↑ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties As of January 1, 2012YEAR
  19. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  20. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  21. ↑ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties As of January 1, 2012YEAR
  22. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  23. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  24. ↑ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties As of January 1, 2012YEAR
  25. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.
  26. ↑ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties As of January 1, 2012YEAR
  27. ↑ Damerow, Gail. The chicken encyclopedia. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub. ISBN 978-1-60342-561-2.

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