Do You Know Your Poultry Breeds?

[akroberts 1085]

7/10. I have a Indian runner duck and didn't know that. I didn't guess the seabright. Last I didn't know the Chinese

 

[featheredhomestead]

I scored 8/10! Missed the goose one and guessed wrong on the winter layer question.


Funny enough, I’ve always thought Brahmas were more ornamental and hardy rather than prolific winter layers. My own best cold-season layers have been Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds — steady eggs even when the days got short.


Loved the quiz! It’s a fun reminder of how diverse poultry breeds really are. Out of curiosity, does anyone here keep Polish? I’ve only seen them at shows and wondered if the crest feathers cause any vision or predator issues in backyard setups.

 

[Finnie]

I scored 8/10! Missed the goose one and guessed wrong on the winter layer question.


Funny enough, I’ve always thought Brahmas were more ornamental and hardy rather than prolific winter layers. My own best cold-season layers have been Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds — steady eggs even when the days got short.


Loved the quiz! It’s a fun reminder of how diverse poultry breeds really are. Out of curiosity, does anyone here keep Polish? I’ve only seen them at shows and wondered if the crest feathers cause any vision or predator issues in backyard setups.

I have Polish. I do think their crest affects them a little. They are easier for me to sneak up on sometimes. But I know they can still see. Back when I used to free range my birds I only had a few Polish. Because of hawks I had to stop free ranging. But it wasn’t the Polish that were getting taken, so I’ve never felt that the crests were a problem.

Oh, I have to modify that! I just remembered my first Polish hen got grabbed by a hawk once but got away from it and hid in the tall weeds. I ran out and chased the hawk away and picked up the hen and put her in the coop with all the smarter birds that had run for cover. So maybe her crest did have something to do with it.

 

[Baymule]

I got 9 right, missed the goose question. There is a little known breed called cotton patch that did just that. So that’s where my mind went and just blanked out. LOL

 

[FrostRanger]

Whether you're new to raising poultry or a seasoned backyard chicken whisperer, this quiz will test your knowledge of the many beautiful and quirky breeds found in coops across the world. From egg-laying champions to backyard eye-catchers, let's see how well you know your flock!

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Instructions:​

Choose the answer you think is correct for each question, then check your answers at the end!

1. Which breed is famous for laying blue eggs?​

A) Leghorn
B) Rhode Island Red
C) Ameraucana
D) Barred Rock

2. What is the primary use of Cornish Cross chickens?​

A) Egg production
B) Ornamental shows
C) Meat production
D) Pest control

3. Which breed is known for its fluffy "pom-pom" crest on top of its head?​

A) Orpington
B) Polish
C) Australorp
D) Marans

4. What color eggs do Marans typically lay?​

A) White
B) Light brown
C) Dark chocolate brown
D) Blue

5. Which of the following is a bantam-only breed (no large fowl version)?​

A) Silkie
B) Cochin
C) Sebright
D) Sussex

6. What country did the Australorp originate from?​

A) Australia
B) England
C) New Zealand
D) South Africa

7. Which breed is known for being calm, hardy, and a great winter layer?​

A) Leghorn
B) Brahma
C) Campine
D) Ancona

8. Which duck breed is best known for egg production?​

A) Pekin
B) Indian Runner
C) Muscovy
D) Rouen

9. What unique feature do Silkie chickens have?​

A) Featherless neck
B) Five toes instead of four
C) Metallic green feathers
D) Long tail feathers like a pheasant

10. Which goose breed is often used for weeding vineyards and gardens?​

A) Toulouse
B) Chinese
C) Sebastopol
D) African

Answers:​

1. C) Ameraucana
2. C) Meat production
3. B) Polish
4. C) Dark chocolate brown
5. C) Sebright
6. A) Australia
7. B) Brahma
8. B) Indian Runner
9. B) Five toes instead of four
10. B) Chinese

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How Did You Do?​

• 8–10 correct: You're a true poultry pro!
• 5–7 correct: Solid knowledge — your flock would be proud!
• 1–4 correct: Keep cluckin’ along — every great poultry keeper starts somewhere!

Let us know your score and what breed is your favorite in the comments! Did we miss your top bird? Share it with us below and help others discover new feathered friends.

1. C although most of the time any birds you find at a feed store labeled as ameraucanas are actually easter eggers, true ameraucana are harder to find and are expensive

2. C they grow big fast and should be processed no later than 10-12 weeks due to health issues

3. B and they can be bullied by other breeds if they aren't used to such strange looking birds

4. C although how dark depends on where you got them from and how late in the season it is

5. C both silkies and cochin s have standard versions and sussexes are usually standard sized birds (although I wouldn't be surprised if someone is working on a bantam version as a hobby project)

6. A they are Australian orpingtons (hence where the name Australorp came from)

7. B I believe although most chickens regardless of breed don't lay well if at all in winter

8. D? I know less about ducks although Rouen are popular and if it's not them Indian runners would be my second guess

9. B, most chickens have 4 toes but silkies are one of a few breeds with 5 instead of 4

10. C I know even less about geese so this is a guess

Per the results I got 8 out of 10 correct, not bad!

 

[Island]

9/10, missed the goose question

 

[Finnie]

9/10, missed the goose question

That one’s getting all of us!

 

[EweAreKiddingMe!]

9, I got the geese wrong