Breeds, Varieties, and Strains Flashcards
What is a group of breeds originating from the same area?
A class
What is a group that possesses a giving set of features, and if two individuals mated these features would be passed on to the offspring?
A breed
What is a sub division of a breed?
A variety
When were most of the breeds we have today developed?
Between 1875-1925
What is a strain?
families or breeding populations possessing common traits
What does ASA stand for?
American Standard Association
What does ABA stand for?
American Bantam Association
How many breeds of bantams exist?
Over 350
What are the 6 breed classes?
American, Continental, Mediterranean, Asiatic, English, and all other standards
American Class is made up of what birds?
Jersey Giants, New Hampshire Reds, Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Wyandottes, Buckeyes, Chanteclers, Delawares, Dominiques, Hollands, Javas, Lamonas
Which Poultry from the American Class have Pea Combs?
Buckeyes, Chanteclers
What skin color do the American Class Poultry have?
Yellow Skin
What breeds are in the Asiatic Class?
Brahmas, Cochins, Langshans
Which Breed from the Asiatic Class are mainly ornamental fowl?
Cochin
Which two Breeds from the English Class do not find their origins in England?
Australorp, Dorkings