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SUMATRA - BLACK, BLUE, SPLASH
A highly decorative fowl hailing from the Indonesian island that is its namesake. They are one of the very old breeds, admitted into the American Standard of Perfection in 1883, although having been originally imported in 1847. 

The Sumatra today is a nice layer of white or tinted eggs; if one fancies small, pheasant-type birds, it can even be used as a meat fowl (Standard Weights: Cock-5 pounds; hen-4 pounds; cockerel-4 pounds; pullet-3-1/2 pounds.)

What is the breed's chief strong point is its beautiful, lustrous black plumage, shining with a really intense beetle green sheen. The head has an intelligent, wild-bird appearance; a small pea comb, tiny or no wattles, a large chocolate brown eye, and facial skin the color of a ripe black plum. The legs are glossy black, and the cocks frequently have a cluster of several spurs on each leg (a breed peculiarity). Both sexes have a long tail carried low, but the male has a particularly impressive heavy sweep of long, brilliant, curving, sharply pointed tail feathers.

Standard Weights: Cock-5 pounds; hen-4 pounds; cockerel-4 pounds; pullet-3-1/2 pounds.

Blue cockerel - 2009 Hatch

YOKOHAMAS - RED SHOULDERED
The Yokohama is not seen as a pure game fowl by the majority of game fowl breeders. But Japanese studies on genetics concerning the origin of their domestic breeds showed clearly that the Yokohama has been created using the Shamo and the Shokoku, the latter a long-tailed fowl originally being imported from China in the Heinan period (794-1186). In Japan there is no fowl known or standardized as Yokohama. 
Though Yokohama's miss that sturdy appearance looking very elegant they are quit hardy.  Development of their long well developed tail requires cocks to be kept in large coops. Typical features: a small head with orange-red eyes, small triple peacomb, short beak, legs of medium position, the shanks yellow of colour. The back is slightly inclining, its tail horizontally or slightly drooping. The tail of a Yokohama is not marked by very long sickle feathers but the well developed saddle feathers. Weight: male 4.4 Lbs (2.0 Kg), female 3.3 Lbs (1.5 Kg). Their are no Japanese or Western records showing any evidence that the Yokohama (Minohiki) ever have been used as pure pitfowl. In ancient China the longtailed Shokoku has been used as "temple fighters" and were fought during religious events.
cockerel - 2009 Hatch

  AMERICAUNA - BLACK, BLUE, SPLASH

These birds are excellent layers and produce eggs that range from olive green to turquise blue. This hardy breed was developed in the U.S. in the 1970's using Araucana birds from South America. Like their eggs, they come in as assortment of colors. They are favored for their eggs, but are large enough to be used for meat. Average mature weight: roosters 5 lbs, hens 4 lbs.

STANDARD COCHIN - BLUE

Cochins came to the US and England for the first time in about 1845, when they were known as Chinese Shanghai fowl. The first ones were a buff color and their size and thick soft feathering created quite a sensation, especially in England. The American Poultry Association recognizes Buff, Partridge, White, Black, Silver-laced, Golden-laced, Blue, Brown and Barred varieties.  One of the largest chickens, a full grown cock can reach 11 pounds, with the hens reaching 8 1/2 pounds. With their thick fluffy plumage, the birds look even larger. Their skin is yellow and they lay a brown egg. Although bred mostly for exhibition, they make a good meat bird. Cochins are usually very calm birds and easily made into pets. They are also excellent broodies.

 

 

 

 

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