Illustration of thirty-nine varieties of chicken (and one Guinea Fowl)
There are hundreds of chicken breeds in existence.[1] Domesticated for thousands of years, distinguishable breeds of chicken have been present since the combined factors of geographical isolation and selection for desired characteristics created regional types with distinct physical and behavioral traits passed on to their offspring.
The physical traits used to distinguish chicken breeds are size, plumage color, comb type, skin color, number of toes, amount of feathering, egg color, and place of origin.[1] They are also roughly divided by primary use, whether for eggs, meat, or ornamental purposes, and with some considered to be dual-purpose.[1]
Difference between the sizes of a Brahma Blue rooster and a bantam rooster
In the 21st century, chickens are frequently bred according to predetermined breed standards set down by governing organizations. The first of such standards was the British Poultry Standard, which is still in publication today.[2][3] Other standards include the Standard of Perfection, the Australian Poultry Standard, and the standard of the American Bantam Association, which deals exclusively with bantam fowl.[3] Only some of the known breeds are included in these publications, and only those breeds are eligible to be shown competitively. There are additionally a few hybrid strains which are common in the poultry world, especially in large poultry farms. These types are first generation crosses of true breeds. Hybrids do not reliably pass on their features to their offspring, but are highly valued for their producing abilities.[1]
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By place of origin:
Afghanistan •
Albania •
Australia •
Austria •
Belgium •
Brazil •
Bulgaria •
Canada •
Chile •
China •
Croatia •
Cuba •
Czech Republic •
Egypt •
Finland •
France •
Germany •
Greece •
Iceland •
India •
Indonesia •
Iran •
Italy •
Japan •
Korea •
Kosovo •
Malaysia •
Myanmar •
Netherlands •
Norway •
Pakistan •
Philippines •
Poland •
Portugal •
Romania •
Russia •
Serbia •
Slovakia •
Slovenia •
South Africa •
Spain •
Sweden •
Switzerland •
Thailand •
Turkey •
Ukraine •
United Kingdom •
United States •
Vietnam
By primary use:
Eggs •
Meat •
Dual-purpose •
Exhibition
Other:
Bantams •
Hybrids
See also • References • Sources
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^Ekarius (2007)
^ abHeinrichs (2007)
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