Wyandotte
The Wyandotte aka American Sebright, were developed in the United states in the 1870’s, in and around the New York area. The first color developed was the Silver Laced variety, and they were originally called American Sebrights, the name was changed to Wyandotte (after the indigenous Wyandot people) when they were admitted into the APA in 1883. They were exported to Europe around the same time.
Wyandottes are a calm breed in general, and have very nice temperaments, they are good with people and generally get along well in a mixed flock. They are decent foragers, though they do not tend to wander far and are not good flyers. They are extremely cold hardy. The hens are good layers of light brown eggs, good winter layers, and will set, and are good mothers. The cockerels make a good table bird. Today they are an extremely popular dual purpose breed, and very popular among small flock owners looking for a colorful winter layer.
They have a flat rose comb, and bright red face Today they come in many feather colors and patterns, with over thirty found in Europe, the beautiful Blue Laced Red and Silver Laced are probably the two most popular colors in general. They are very popular as exhibition birds. Many breeds have been used to produce the Wyandotte we know today, including Brahma, Cochin, Hamburg, and Plymouth Rocks. They are also found in bantam size.
It was removed from The Livestock Conservancy's Priority list in 2016 and is no longer considered endangered.
Breed standard
Male
Carriage: Graceful, well balanced, alert and active, but docile.
Type: Body short and deep with well-rounded sides. Back, broad and short with full and broad saddle rising with a concave sweep to the tail. Breast full, broad and round with a straight keel bone. Wings of medium size, nicely folded to the side. Tail medium size but full and spread at the base, the main feathers carried rather upright, the sickles of medium length.
Head: Short and broad. Beak stout and well curved. Eyes, intelligent and prominent. Comb, rose, firmly and evenly set on head, medium in height and width, low, and square at front, gradually tapering towards the back and terminating in a well-defined spike (or leader) which should follow the curve of the neck without any upward tendency. The top should be oval and covered with small and rounded points; the side outline being convex to conform to the shape of the skull. Face smooth and fine in texture. Ear-lobes oblong, wattles medium length, fine in texture.
Neck: Of medium length and well arched with full hackle.
Legs and feet: Thighs of medium length, well covered with soft feathers; the fluff fairly close and silky. Shanks medium in length, strong, well rounded, good quality, and free of feather or fluff. Toes, four, straight and well spread.
Plumage: Fairly close and silky, not too abundant or fluffy.
Female
The general characteristics are similar to those of the male, allowing for the natural sexual differences.
Colour
The Silver Laced
Male plumage: Head silvery-white. Neck silvery-white with clear black stripe through the centre of each feather (white shaft is permissible), free from ticks. Saddle: hackles to match neck. Back silvery-white, free from yellow or straw colour. Shoulder tip white laced with black. Wing bow silvery-white; wing coverts evenly laced, forming at least two well defined bars; secondaries black on inner and wide white strip on outer web, the edge laced with black; primaries or flights black on inner web and broadly laced white on outer edge. Breast and underparts: the web white with well-defined jet-black lacing, free from double or white outer lacing, lacing regular from throat to back of thighs, showing green lustre. A shaft may be found in the laced feathers and is permissible but undesirable. Undercolour dark slate. Tail: true tail feathers, sickles and coverts black with green lustre. Thighs and fl uff black-slate with clear lacing round the hocks and outer side of thighs.
Female plumage: Head silvery-white. Neck silvery-white with clear black stripe through the centre of each feather (white shaft is permissible), free from ticks. Breast and back: undercolour dark slate, web white with regular, well defined jet black lacing, free from double or outer lacing and showing green lustre. A shaft may be found in the laced feathers and is permissible but undesirable. Wings same as back on the broad portion; secondaries and primaries as in the cock. Tail black showing green lustre, the coverts black with a white centre to each feather. Thighs and fluff black or dark slate.
Details:
Breed purpose: Dual
Comb Type: Rose
Broodiness: Occasional, good mothers
Climate Tolerance: very cold hardy
Weight: 6.5 pounds hen, 8.5 rooster
Egg Productivity: good
Egg Size: large
Egg Color: brown
http://www.wyandotte-nation.org/culture/special-interests/wyandotte-chickens/
http://minifluffsrabbitry.weebly.com/wyandotte-chicken-color-genetics.html
https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/ipd/frostonchickens/exhibits/show/poultrybreeds/item/111
http://www.greenwillowhomestead.com/blog/why-the-silver-laced-wyandotte-is-the-best-chicken-breed-for-a-small-homestead
http://www.thelacedwyandotteclub.co.uk/links/4583507007
www.thelacedwyandotteclub.co.uk/links/4583507007
PlYMOUTH ROCK
Origins/History:Class: American
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Heavy (7-8 lbs)
Rarity: Common
Purpose: Dual
Recognized Varieties: Barred, White, Buff, Silver Penciled, Partridge, Columbian, Blue, Black
Egg Facts:Egg Laying: Very Good (4/wk)
Egg Color: Brown
Egg Size: Large
Fancy Features:Comb Type: Single Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: No
Number of Toes: 4
Suitability to Backyard Life:Cold Hardiness: Hardy in winter
Heat Tolerance: Tolerates heat well
Bears Confinement: Bears confinement well
Especially Docile: Yes
Setter/Broody: Yes
Personality: Smart, plucky and docile