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After the exhibition poultry breeding developed in Europe and North-America in the nineteenth century, several old crested breeds became widely known. Original crested chickens originate from the Netherlands, France, Italy, Poland, Russia, and in the Western Balkans. Apart from these breeds, crested chicken are found in Africa and Iceland.
The Houdan or Poule de Houdan is an old French breed of domestic chicken. It is named for its area of origin, the commune of Houdan, in the département of Yvelines to the west of Paris. It belongs to the crested chicken group, is muffed and bearded, has an unusual leaf-shaped comb, and has five toes on each foot rather than the usual four.
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 ...
The Polish or Poland is a European breed of crested chicken. Its origins are unknown; similar birds are shown in seventeenth-century images from Italy and the Netherlands. The birds have a small v-shaped comb and an abundant crest of feathers on the crown of the head. They are kept for show or for ornament.
The Appenzeller Spitzhauben is a Swiss breed of crested chicken originating in the historical Appenzell region of Switzerland. [7] It is one of two chicken breeds from that area, the other being the Appenzeller Barthuhn ; the only other Swiss breed of chicken is the Schweizer .
Choosing the right chicken breed can make all the difference for first-time poultry pet parents. Buff Orpingtons, Plymouth Rocks, and Australorps are excellent choices that offer friendly ...
Finally! Your chicken lady dreams are coming true. You have picked out the perfect chicken coop (or maybe went the DIY route), researched all of the most popular chicken breeds, and maybe even ...
The Sultan is a Turkish breed of crested chicken.The name derives from the original Turkish language name of Sarai-Tavuk, which translates as "fowls of the palace". [1]: 159 They have always been primarily ornamental, having been kept in the gardens of Ottoman sultanate.