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Appenzeller Spritzhauben

The Appenzeller Spithauben in the national breed of Switzerland, noted for its very unusual forward-pointing crest and V-shaped comb. These birds are well adapted to life in the mountains, are excellent climbers and love to roost in trees. They really don't do well in confinemen, so don't keep them unless they can be allowed to roam freely throughout the day.

(Origins/ History)
Class: All Other Breeds
Type: Large Fowl
Size: Small (4-5lbs)
Rarity: Rare
Purpose: Egg-laying
Recognized Varieties: Barthunner, Black Spangled, Blue Spangled, Gold, Gold Spangled, Silver Spanged

(Suitability to Backyard Life)
Hardy In Winter: Yes
Bears Confinement: Intolerant
Especially Docile: No
Setter/Broody: No
Personality: Active, alert, like to roost in trees, good foragers

(Fancy Features)
Comb Type: V-Shaped Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: No
Number of Toes: 4

(Egg Facts)
Egg Laying: Good (3/wk)
Egg Color: White
Egg Size: Medium



http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Appenzeller-Spitzhauben-B11.aspx

Andalusian

Developed in the Andalucia, Spain, Andalusians are closely feathered, active and good layers of large white eggs. Blues (laced) is the only variety accepted by the ADA, but when two blues are crossed, 25% with by black and 25% will be white. (Incidentally, Mendle used these birds in his genetic experiments, thanks to whichwe know things like two brown eyed people can have blue eyed children, but two blue eyed people cannot have brown eyed children!) This breed is exceedingly rare!

(Origins/History)
Class: Mediterranean
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Medium (6-7lbs)
Rarity: Rare
Purpose: Egg-laying
Recognized Varieties: Blue

(Suitability to Backyard Life)
Hardy In Winter: No
Bears Confinement: Tolerates Confinement
Especially Docile: No
Setter/Broody: No
Personality: small & Active

(Fancy Features)
Comb Type: Single Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: No
Number of Toes: 4

(Egg Facts)
Egg Laying: Good (3/wk)
Egg Color: White
Egg Size: Large



http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Andalusian-B15.aspx

Ameraucana

The Ameraucana breed was derived from Blue egg laying chickens, but they do not have the breeding problems inherent to Araucanas. In addition, rather than ear tufts they have muffs and a beard, and are very hardy and sweet. They lay eggs in shades of blue, and even have blue ( or "Slate" ) legs. Less rare than Araucanas, they are still quite rare and only available through breeders at this time. They should not be confused with Easter Eggers, which can lay blue and green eggs, and do not conform to any breed standard. However, many hatcheries continue to call their Easter Eggers "Americanas" (and other various misspellings). If you are interested in showing your birds, make sure that you have true Ameraucana or Araucana.

(Origins/History)
Class: All Other Breeds
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Medium (6-7lbs)
Rarity: Rare
Purpose: Egg Laying
Recognized Varieties: Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten, White

(Suitability to Backyard Life)
Hardy In Winter: Yes
Bears Confinement: Bears Well
Especially Docile: Yes
Setter/Broody: No
Personality: Fun

(Fancy Features)
Comb Type: Pea Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: No

(Egg Facts)
Egg Laying: Good (3/wk)
Egg Color: Blue
Egg Size: Medium



http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Ameraucana-B5.aspx

Ancona

The Ancona has a "mottled" color pattern of black with white spots, and both Single Comb & Rose Comb varieties are accepted by the American Poultry Association.Like other Mediterranean breeds, Anconas are closely feathered, active, good foragers and good layers. The Ancona is also extremely hardy in cold weather.

(Origins/History)
Class: Mediterranean
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Medium (6-7lbs)
Rarity: Rare
Purpose: Egg-laying
Recognized Varieties: Single Comb, Rose Comb

(Suitability to Backyard Life)
Hardy In Winter: Yes
Bears Confinement: Tolerates
Especially Docile: No
Setter/Broody: No
Personality: Active & avoiding of human contact

(Fancy Features)
Comb Type: Single Comb & Rose Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: No
Number of Toes: 4

(Egg Facts)
Egg Laying: Excellent (5/wk)
Egg Color: White
Egg Size: Large



http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Ancona-B9.aspx

The have to haves inside the coop

When you go shopping for a coop for your flock you have to remember your coop guide lines. Such as how big your birds are and your flock. Do you want a small or large coop? Will it hold my flock if it is small? There are some things you will need in your coop. You will need a waterier and if you so desire a feeder. It will be good to have a feeder if they are not free range chickens. You will need nesting boxed if you have hens. You will need roosting bars as well. In the wild chickens try to roost in tree branches so they wont get eaten by predators. Its hard for Chickens to see at night. So once they know their coop is safe they will go in it every night and roost.

Diagram Of A Chicken

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-diagram-and-anatomy-of-a-chicken-pictures-and-labels




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