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AB 2014-4
AB 2014 pp 69-73 Breeds: Introduction, Bantams, American, Asiatic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many combos of physical features are there? | 350+ |
| What systems have been designed to establish poultry features? | classes breeds and varieties |
| What is a class? | a group of breeds originating from the same geographical area |
| How are the names of the classes chosen? | indicated by region where the breeds originated |
| What is a breed? | a group, each of which possesses a given set of physical features such as body shape or type, skin color, carriage of station, # of toes, & feathered or non-feathered shanks. |
| What does variety mean? | sub division of a breed |
| What are some characteristics to distinguish a variety? | color, comb type, or presence of a beard and/or muffs |
| What are some varieties of Plymouth rocks? | barred, white, buff, partridge |