American bantam association standard of perfection

It was admitted into the american poultry association s standard of perfection in the year of 1874. Standard of perfection book question backyard chickens. This is a must have for any poultry breeder or serious enthusiast. See all 80 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The apas american standard of perfection covers all recognized or accepted poultry. This breed is currently listed on the albc as critical. It publishes the bantam standard, with detailed descriptions of. The asahas achieved recognition in the poultry world as the authority on the american serama and the bantam standard as accepted by the standard of perfection. The american standard of perfection, as now given to the 3 4 american. In 1990, the american dutch bantam club membership approved a club constitution by vote of the membership. Originally established in january of 1906, then reestablished by. The standard of perfection varieties araucana club of. This 372 page hard cover book with color pictures, and black and white illustrations put out by the american poultry association, is the official guide of standards for all recognized chicken, bantam, duck, turkey and geese breeds. Bantam standard by american bantam association 1986.

And the status of the nankin chicken is considered critical by the american livestock breeds conservancy. The black orpington, produced in 1886 at orpington, county kent, england, from a black langshanblack minorcablack plymouth rock cross, is the original orpington. T he american phoenix breeders association and the american bantam association work together to unify the golden phoenix bantam hen with the american poultry association standard of perfection congratulation. There are 19 classes of poultry recognized by the american poultry association. Since 1914 the american bantam association has represented bantam. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. The aba american bantam association sop standard of perfection study the breed standard and the color.

Standards of perfection of the american poultry association or the american bantam association, but theyre a lot. The southeastern serama club serama, poultry, chicken breeds. The ameraucana breed, on the other hand, has a tail and sports muffs and beard in the facial area. Abaapa requires type, weight and color standards for every breed being exhibited in order to receive abaapa points at their sponsored events.

Requirements for exhibitors, judges, poultry exhibits, and also technical terms. The interest of people from all walks of life has been served for over one hundred years by the american poultry association, the oldest livestock organization in the united states. It was admitted into the american poultry association standard of perfection in 1918, but first appeared on american shores in 1835. The rare nankin is one of the oldest breeds of bantams. Pearl river classic poultry, show, poultry, chicken. The american game is an american breed of game fowl. If single combedmedium to moderately large single comb, with five evenly serrated points that are longer in the middle than the ends. Apa standard of perfection for bearded silkie 2001 american poultry association, inc.

Since 1914, the american bantam association has represented bantam breeders and. A complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls. Poultry standard of perfection online american poultry. Used with permission of the american poultry assn, for educational purposes only. Full text of the american standard of perfection, illustrated. The american poultry association was organized at a meeting held in the city of buffalo.

Both the american poultry association apa and the american bantam association aba have the following requirements. I can find the bantam cochin standard on the internet listed here and there but does the book go into more detail than that. To continue the publication of the american standard of perfection with the breed and. The program of our association is to appreciate the excellence and the systematic classification of the many breeds and varieties of poultry.

For a complete description of all recognized breeds and varieties of domestic poultry always refer to the american standard of perfection which is available through the american poultry association. Comb, wattles, earlobesrecognized in both single comb and rose combed varieties. Robocker will again be making a trip to holland in jan. Join the american bantam association murray mcmurray hatchery. Mating your birds to achieve a perfect specimen, setting of eggs and watching.

With a few exceptions all of our bantams are bred to the american poultry association standard of perfection or the american bantam association standard of perfection. American poultry association and the bantam standard american bantam association. Junior poultry showmanship registration for junior poultry showmanship is. A look at the silkie standard of perfection vjp poultry. This will educate you as to how your birds should look and breedcull accordingly. First published in 1874 by the american poultry association, the standard of perfection standard classifies and describes the standard physical appearance, coloring and temperament for all recognized breeds of poultry.

The american standard of perfection is the official publication for poultry fanciers in the u. The brand new 2020 aba standard is now available for purchase. Newly added to standard varieties seeking admission. The american standard of perfection association, american poultry on. Their main purpose is to list characteristics of each breed at their highest level. With over 80 years of selling poultry supplies we have the right standard books for you. The cochin bantam male feather legged class text of the bantam cochin breed standard is owned and ed by the american bantam association bantam standard, and is used here solely for educational purposes with their permission. Bantam chicken breeds page 2 hidden creek farm llc. Publication date c1910 topics poultry publisher boston, mass. The american buckeye club abc is a recognized breed club of the american poultry association apa, and is dedicated to the preservation of the buckeye chickens, both standard and bantam. Up to date with a most recent accepted variaties and breeds. The american bantam association aba produces a standard of perfection specifically for bantams.

The black breasted red phoenix aosb was accepted into the american poultry association standard of perfection september 2017. Other requirements of both breeds may be found in the apas standard of perfection and in the american bantam association s aba bantam standard. Tufts of feathers protruding from each side the penducle of the headneck. To purchase the complete standard of perfection from the apa, click here. By 1918, the sicilian buttercup was finally admitted the american poultry association s standard of perfection. The american poultry association apa has both a large fowl araucana standard as well as a bantam araucana standard and the american bantam association aba has a bantam araucana standard which has its differences from the apa bantam standard. The breed descriptions are listed in one of two books. The abas bantmam standard only deals with bantam miniature chickens and ducks. The southeastern serama club is an independent breed club for the american serama, we take great pride in our ability to promote the american serama in all its varieties as accepted by the american bantam association and the american poultry association standard of perfection. It has grown into a strong and vibrant national organization that promotes the breeding and exhibiting of bantam poultry.

American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The term poultry includes large and small bantam chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowl. Established in 1914, the american bantam association is dedicated to encouraging the breeding, exhibiting, and enjoyment of purebred bantam chickens and. The birds are judged on how closely they follow the standard of perfection for that breed. Poultry breed standard books, apa standard of perfection. Standard of perfection 1986 thru 1990 standard bred rabbits and cavies by american rabbit. Poultry standards for north america are published by both the american bantam association aba and the american poultry association apa. Later, during the mid 1900s, the bantam sicilian buttercup was developed by breeders who were looking for a miniaturized version of this beautiful breed. The american standard of perfection is a wonderful book published by the american poultry association. Welcome to the american phoenix breeders association.

Today the breed is kept mainly as an ornamental breed. The few breeds and varieties we raise that are not apa or aba accepted will be noted on their description page. The american bantam association is a poultry fancy association for breeders of bantam poultry. The proposed standard for self blue ameraucana large fowl was accepted by. Is to promote the american serama in accordance with the standard of perfection and to encourage its development to gain both american bantam association aba and american poultry association apa acceptance and improvement of all its varieties and colors, through breeding, exhibition, and the sharing of information. American poultry association standard of perfection or. New 2020 bantam standard includes the latest additions, revisions. American bantam association standard of perfection a book that has the standards or guidelines of how the bird should look of all breeds and varieties accepted by the apa.

American standard of perfection wikimili, the best. In it you will find all kinds of valuable information on all of the breeds of chickens that are recognized by this group. Standards of perfection there are three standards for the araucana. The breed is recognized by the american bantam association, and it has been accepted into the american poultry association s standard of perfection as of 2012. A complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls by american poultry association. American serama standard and incage judging the american serama standard is referred to when discussing america bantam association aba or american poultry association apa incage judging. American bantam association acronyms and abbreviations the. A complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls classic reprint paperback april 18, 2018 by american poultry association author 2. Since 1914, the american bantam association has represented bantam breeders and their special interests. According to the american bantam association, currently it is one of the ten most popular bantam chicken breeds. What is the standard of perfection in a rhode island red. First published in 1874 by the american poultry association, the standard of perfection commonly referred to as the standard classifies and describes the standard physical appearance, coloring and temperament for all recognized breeds of poultry. The society for the preservation of poultry antiquities sppa maintains a list of bantam and standard size chickens that are in danger of disappearing and old, historically significant breeds for which documentation exists from before the era of.

There are approximately 79 breeds and 200 varieties. Bantam hen with the american poultry association standard of perfection congratulation. The sicilian buttercup bantam was later developed in america and was admitted into the apa standard in 1960. The cochin bantam female feather legged class text of the bantam cochin breed standard is owned and ed by the american bantam association bantam standard, and is used here solely for educational purposes with their permission. The american standard of perfection a complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls by american poultry association this early work is a fascinating guide to fowl that is a thoroughly recommended title for the amateur and professional poultry keepers bookshelf. We offer several breeds and varieties of bantam chickens. Imported to england from china in the 19th century. The american standard of perfection is the official breed standard for the poultry fancy in north america. A judges at sanctioned poultry shows to judge poultry.