Avian Bowl 2024: Breeds, Varieties, Strains Flashcards
How many varieties of Modern Games are there?
Nine
Modern Games were developed in what location?
Great Britain
Should male Modern Games have their wattles removed? Why or why not?
Yes, to enhance their long, slim shape
Why do Modern Games need plenty of exercise?
To maintain their muscle tone
The standard weight of a young Modern Game male is five pounds. Spell the word that means a young male game bird.
C-O-C-K-E-R-E-L
What are the varieties of a Modern Game bird?
Black Breasted Red, Brown Red, Golden Duckwing, Silver Duckwing, Birchen, Red Pyle, Black, White, Wheaten
How heavy are Malay pullets?
5 Lbs
What is the purpose of a Malay?
Strictly ornamental
What are the two types of Sumatras?
Black, Blue
Where did Malays originate?
Asia
What is the Malay eggshell color?
Brown
What is the Malay skin color
yellow
How heavy is a Malay rooster
9 lbs
How heavy is a Malay hen?
7 lbs
How heavy is a Malay cockerel?
7 lbs
Why are Malays a bad choice for hatching eggs?
Their long legs don’t fit well in the nest
Malays are a very old breed. How much have they changed over time?
They have changed very little.
Name 3 varieties of Malays
Black Breasted Red, Spangled, Black, White, Red Pyle, Wheaten
Malays have a reputation for what?
Vigor and long life
Many Malays appear cruel because of what feature?
projecting eyebrows
What do the Aseel and Cornish breeds have in common?
A muscular carcass
Aseels are a very old breed originating from _____
India
What are the varieties of Aseels?
Black Breasted Red, Dark, Spangled, White, Wheaten
How many varieties of Aseels are there?
Five
Aseels are an old breed originating from India. Spell Aseels
A-S-E-E-L-S
Where do Sultans come from?
Turkey
Sultans have a large _____, _____, and _____
Crest, muffs, beard
How many varieties of Sultans are there?
One
Are Sultans a good choice for egg production? Why or why not?
No, they are strictly an ornamental fowl
Sultans are an ornamental fowl of very distinctive appearance. Spell distinctive.
D-I-S-T-I-N-C-T-I-V-E
While it is listed in the standard of perfection as a breed, ___ is a genetic modification that can be easily introduced into any population of chickens.
Frizzling
What is Frizzling?
It is a process that causes the feathers to curl back toward the bird’s head instead of lying naturally pointed toward the tail.
Are Frizzles listed as a breed in the standard of perfection?
Yes
Is Frizzling a natural procces? Why or why not?
No. It is a genetic modification
Is frizzling specific to Ameraucanas? Why or why not?
No. It can easily be introduced into any chicken population
Where were the Ameraucanas developed?
United States
What breed was developed as a blend of long-tailed Japanese breeds blended with western lines.
Phoenix
This breed has more feathers in the tail than most and requires special care to protect these feathers. What breed is it?
Phoenix
What are the three varieties of Phoenix?
Silver, Golden, and Black Breasted Red
What breed is a very tall, hard-feathered bird originating from Japan that stands nearly vertically?
Shamos
Shamos chickens are very tall, hard-feathered birds originating from Japan that stand nearly vertically. Spell Shamos
S-H-A-M-O-S
What are the four varieties of Shamos chickens?
Black, Black Breasted Red, Dark, and Wheaten
Yokohamas have two varieties white and red shoulder. Spell Yokohamas
Y-O-K-O-H-A-M-A-S
Where do Yokohamas originate from?
Japan
Are Aseels considered aggressive?
Yes
Spell the word Ameraucana.
A-M-E-R-A-U-C-A-N-A
What is the Transylvania Naked Neck also called?
Turken
What are the varieties of Naked Necks?
Red, White, Buff, Black
What causes a chicken to be a Naked Neck?
A single gene that affects the arrangement of feather-growing tracts over the bird’s body
Why should Turkens be given protection from extremely cold temperatures?
They have far less insulation than other breeds
How many varieties of Turkens are there?
Four
Name all the varieties of Cubalayas.
Black-Breasted Red, White, Black
A Cubalaya is a hardy bird developed in ______.
Cuba
What breed of chicken was developed in Cuba and resembles a Sumatra in shape?
Cubalaya
How many varieties do Cubalayas exist in?
Three
Cubalayas exist in three varieties and should be considered a _____ _____ fowl.
Strictly ornamental
How many varieties of Old English are there?
14
Old English Games are the modern-day descendants of the ancient _____ _____.
Fighting cocks
What is the skin color of a Lemon Blue Old English?
White
What does dubbed mean?
To have the comb and wattles removed
Name five varieties of Old English.
Black Breasted Red, Brown Red, Golden Duckwing, Silver Duckwing, Red Pyle, White, Black, Spangled, Blue Breasted Red, Lemon Blue, Blue Golden Duckwing, Blue Silver Duckwing, Self Blue, Crele
How much does a Spangled Old English cock weigh?
Five pounds
Old English Games have changed little in shape or appearance in more than ____ years.
1000
Old English Games are ____, ____, and ____.
Hardy, active, noisy
What is the use of an Old English Game?
They are an ornamental fowl
What domestic breed is most like the old jungle fowl in appearance?
Old English Game
What is the weight of a Red Pyle pullet
4 lbs
What is an ornamental fowl developed in Great Britain?
modern games
Will a modern game fowl do well in cold weather? Why or why not?
no, because of their short feathers
The skin color of a modern game is white. What is their eggshell color?
white or light tint
What are the descendants of ancient fighting cocks?
Old English?
Are Old English capable of flight?
Yes
Mature Old English cocks should be _____
dubbed
Out of the oriental class, what is the largest breed?
the Malays are the largest listed
Why are Old English cocks dubbed?
to keep with their heritage
what oriental breeds have their weights listed
malays and sumatras
the skin color of a malay is yellow, what is their eggshell color
Brown
malays have a reputation for what
vigor and long life
malays have changed _____ in modern times
little
malays are tall and appear bold and cruel for what reason
their projecting eyebrows
name all the varieties of sumatras
black, blue
sumatras eggs have a white or light tint to their eggs, what is their skin color
yellow
Daniel wants a fast growing chicken and is considering getting Aseels. Should he get them? Why or why not?
NO. Aseels are rather slow growing
What are the four varieties of Naked Necks?
Red, White, Buff, and Black
Where were Cubalayas developed?
Cuba
This breed has three varieties, they were developed in Cuba, and they resemble a Sumatra in shape. How do you spell the name of this breed?
C-U-B-A-L-A-Y-A-S
What breed originated in Japan, has a very alert character, and has two varieties, which are white and red shoulder?
Yokohamas
Where were Araucanas discovered?
South America
Araucanas were discovered in South Americca, have 5 varieties and lay blue eggs. Spell Araucanas
A-R-A-U-C-A-N-A-S
Yokohamas are a long tailed___ like fowl originating from ___. Fill in the blanks
pheasant, Japan
What are the two varieties of Yokohamas?
White and Red Shoulder
What is the eggshell color of Sumatras?
White or light tint
Spell the breed that has two varieties(black and blue), yellow skin, and white or light tint eggshell color.
S-U-M-A-T-R-A-S
How do you spell Orientals?
O-R-I-E-N-T-A-L-S
How do you spell Phoenix?
P-H-O-E-N-I-X
Araucanas have two varieties silver and gold______ how do you spell missing word?
D-U-C-K-W-I-N-G
Which breed is often called Turken?
The Transylvania Naked Neck
While listed in the Standard of Perfection as a breed, frizzling is a _____ _____.
Genetic modification
Frizzling is a genetic modification that can be easily introduced into any _____ of chickens. Spell the missing word.
P-O-P-U-L-A-T-I-O-N
How many varieties of Frizzles are listed in the Avian Bowl Manual?
None, because frizzling can be introduced into any population of chickens.
Where are Frizzles listed as a breed? (according to the Avian Bowl Manual)
The Standard of Perfection
A _____ is unique because each of its feathers points to the head.
Frizzle
A Malay _____ weighs 5 pounds. Spell the missing word.
P-U-L-L-E-T
How many varieties of Malays are listed in the Avian Bowl Manual?
Six
What is the eggshell color of a Spangled Malay?
Brown
What is the skin color of a Black Malay?
Yellow
Malays carry their bodies inclined upward with tail ____ or ____.
Low or drooping
How many genes affect the Turkens unfeatherdness of parts of their body
one single gene
Why do people think that Turkens are a mix of a turkey and a chicken?
the unfeatherd area on its neck
The skin on the neck of a Naked Neck turns red in the sun, further paralleling a _____
turkey
Can the gene that affects Naked Neck’s feathers be introduced into other breeds?
yes
How does the Tukens naked neck detract from the utility of the bird?
it does not
The Turken’s full name is Transylvania Naked Neck. Spell Transylvania
T-R-A-N-S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A
When is it evident that Turkens have fewer feathers on their bodies
when they are handled
Name all the varieties of Sultans.
White
Sultans come from _____. Spell the missing word.
T-U-R-K-E-Y
I am a white chicken from Turkey, and have a crest, muffs, and beard. What am I?
A Sultan
Spell the one variety of Sultans.
W-H-I-T-E
who is listed in the acknowledgments of breeds varieties and strains
John L. Skinner and Jesse J. Lyons
Sultans have profuse feathering on their ____ and ____.
Feet and legs
Ameraucanas were developed where from the genetics of what other breed
in america, from the araucanas
If a chicken is not frizzled, what do the feathers do
lay pointed towards the tail
One of the varieties of Ameraucanas is a blue ______. Spelll the missing word
W-H-E-A-T-E-N
The last oriental breed listed in the manual is what?
shamos
What breed from India has a muscular carcass
aseels
Are Aseels a new breed?
no, they are very old
Yokohamas have a very ______ personality
alert
