Some types of chickens
Showgirls
Showgirls are a crossbreed between Silkies and the
naked neck Turken.
It is an ornamental breed that looks like a miniature
version of an ostrich.
They come in a bantam size.
These little
birds have both male and female genders,
but both are called Showgirls, which is sometimes confusing.
They have five toes on each foot.
They come in
white, black, buff, blue, lavender, and splash
with dark skin.
A full crest of feathers sits on top of their heads, but their necks are bare.
Their bodies are fluffy, and their
legs are feathered.
Like the Silkies, their comb is walnut-shaped.
Showgirls are gentle, friendly, and are perfect birds for new chicken owners looking for a docile
breed that is easily handled.
They bear confinement well, and they weigh
about 3 pounds each.
They do not require much space.
They have a relatively high production rate when it comes to laying eggs.
Their
eggs are small and range in color
from creamy white
to light tan.
The naked neck
is a dominant gene and will always
come through.
Mating two Showgirls lessons the quality of their feathers and immune system, so
breeders usually breed Silkies to Turkens to continue to produce Showgirls.
These birds make great birds
to show.
Their look is unique,
and their demeanor is gentle.
They are a
crowd-pleaser and a judge favorite.
Andalusian
This breed had its start in Spain and was further
developed in the United States and England.
The Andalusian lays white eggs.
Colors seen in this breed are blue
(which is the required color to show this breed of chickens), black, white, or
black and white.
The adult blue chickens
have slate blue feathers with a narrow ridge of dark blue.
This breed is
an active forager, which will keep feed costs down during warm weather
when the chicken
can remain outside.
However, the bird is so active
that it can run very fast, which makes its capture quite the event.
Cochin
This Chinese ornamental breed is a favorite for
poultry shows.
They have feathered feet and come in a variety
of colors.
It is a heavy breed,
with roosters weighing up to 11 pounds.
The hen only lays medium-sized,
brown eggs for a short time but makes an excellent mother.
She will even become a foster mother to chicks of other breeds.
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