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The Bielefelder Kennhuhn (German pronunciation: [ˈbiːləfɛldɐ ˈkɛnˌhuːn]) or Bielefelder is a German breed of domestic chicken.It was developed in the area of Bielefeld in the 1970s by Gerd Roth, who cross-bred birds of Malines and Welsumer stock with American Barred Rocks to create the breed.
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 ...
Breeders and fanciers of chickens accurately describe the colours and patterns [1] of the feathers of chicken breeds and varieties. This is a list of the terms used in this context. This is a list of the terms used in this context.
A Black Java hen; the Java played a role in the creation of some of the American class breeds, such as the Rhode Island Red. The American Class contains thirteen breeds which originated in Canada or the United States. [1]: 11 All are heavy breeds, and most lay brown eggs; [1]: 11 most are cold-hardy: [2] Buckeye; Chantecler; Delaware; Dominique ...
The Yokohama is a German breed of fancy chicken, with unusual colouring and very long tail-feathers. It was created by Hugo du Roi [ de ] in the 1880s, and derives from ornamental birds brought to Europe from Japan in the second half of the nineteenth century.
The Barnevelder is a Dutch breed of domestic chicken.It resulted from cross-breeding between local Dutch chickens and various "Shanghai" birds imported from Asia to Europe in the later part of the nineteenth century; these may have been of Brahma, Cochin or Croad Langshan type. [1]
A US breed club was formed for the first time in 2006. [10] They are classified as critically endangered by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. [9] [7] In 2002 the total number for the breed was estimated at 50–100 birds; [6] the conservation status of the Nankin was listed by the FAO as "critical" in 2007.
This is a list of chicken breeds usually considered to be of German origin. [1] [2] Some may have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively from Germany.