Common Poultry Terms and what they mean…
Hybrids: Hybrids are generally larger sized chickens that lay lots of eggs over a short period of time. Their parents are different breeds to one another and they combine the best features of both…in theory! They come in a wide range of colours, are great for beginners, robust and healthy thanks to their large gene pool. Bred predominately for laying. Pure Breeds: These are birds that are always bred from the same breed parent birds. Breeders get very passionate about their breeds and purity of the blood lines is essential. Pure breeds have very distinctive appearance, egg colour and characteristics. The ones that best meet the breed standards are often described as ‘show birds’ while the remainder are often sold as ‘pet quality’. Bantams: Bantams are small breed chickens. Some are miniature versions of ‘pure breeds’ like Wyandotte, Orpington, Silkie etc. These have been refined over generations by breeding smaller…