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The ancestry stock of the Cubalaya originated in the Philippines, and was brought into Cuba in the 1800s. With careful selection and breeding, the Cubalaya was developed as a breed and first exhibited in the United States, in the 1930s, at the International Poultry Show in Cleveland, Ohio. Cubalaya are classified as an Oriental Game breed. The breed standard was first approved in 1935, by the American Poultry Association, with the name Cubalaya in honor of Cuba where the breed originated. Cubalaya have a very nice white meat, lay an average of 4 5 eggs per week during their peak egg-laying season, and serve as a duel purpose breed in Cuba. Within the United States, they are typically kept for ornamental and exhibition purposes.
Caballe, Carlos F.(1944, July). Las Cubalayas. Tribuna Avicola, official publication of the Asociacion Nacional de Avicultura. Retrieved August 21, 2009, from http://www.ultimatefowl.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cubalaya
ALBC. Cubalaya Chicken. Retrieved August 21, 2009, from http://www.albc-usa.org/cpl/cubalaya.html
Caballe, Carlos F.(1944, July). Las Cubalayas. Tribuna Avicola, official publication of the Asociacion Nacional de Avicultura. Retrieved August 21, 2009, from http://www.ultimatefowl.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cubalaya
ALBC. Cubalaya Chicken. Retrieved August 21, 2009, from http://www.albc-usa.org/cpl/cubalaya.html
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| Detail | Value |
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| Breed Purpose | Ornamental |
| Comb | Pea |
| Broodiness | Average |
| Climate Tolerance | All Climates |
| Egg Productivity | Medium |
| Egg Size | Medium |
| Egg Color | Light Brown |
| Breed Temperament | Friendly,Easily handled,Calm |
| Breed Colors/Varieties | The American Poultry Association recognizes Black Breasted Red, White, and Black. |
| Breed Size | Large Fowl |
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User Reviews: Cubalaya
April 5, 2012 at 3:22 am
January 14, 2012 at 6:42 am
Pros: tame, beautiful, surprisingly good layers, tasty meat
Cons: some strains have become small over the years
Cons: some strains have become small over the years
we got some of these from sandhill preservation and liked them so much that we started breeding them. they were easy to 'breed up' but their were some things they still lacked. so, we looked for breeders who had different strains of cubalaya. we got some brown red hens and a gold duckwing cock from gallorojo. we added some blacks from saladin. in the past we bred for size and type. now we are breeding for size , type, tameness, color, and multiple spurs. if you let them free range they will forage very good. they lay a good amount of medium sized eggs. their meat is very tasty. they are hardy, vigorous, and healthy. they look good in your yard.
January 13, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Pros: Gorgeous, active foragers, good fliers, friendly
Cons: medium eggs, not many breeders
Cons: medium eggs, not many breeders
I purchased a trio from cubalaya in Virginia. It has been amazing to watch them and get to know them. Their looks are quite striking, and the females are gorgeous in their own right. The girls are also extremely agile, and quickly figured out our plum tree even before the first plum hit the ground. They have been surprisingly good layers, laying well into this winter their first year. The rooster is very vigilant and conservative. Unlike my previous rooster he sends everyone running for cover if he spots a raptor. I look forward to raising some babies this spring.
My birds have been quite curious and friendly. They will jump in my lap for treats, but do not wish to be held. You AREN'T going to catch a cubalaya loose in the yard - wait until nightfall, they're FAST. Mine are free ranging with production reds and Marans and seem to be doing fine. The rooster is very mellow toward his son, to the point I need to give junior away so I can get pure offspring. So I could see this being a problem in a larger mixed flock.
January 12, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Pros: Beautiful
Cons: Flighty and not very hardy.
Cons: Flighty and not very hardy.
I have raised these in the past, very beautiful but in my experience they weren't very hardy. I think they would be best raised in their on pen away from other breeds. Just MHO.
Article: Cubalaya
Breed Details: Cubalaya are a magnificent and beautiful specimen. The breed exhibits an upright stately carriage, fierce bay colored eyes, and a very Âpeople-friendly nature. From chick to mature adult, Cubalaya are very curious animals and typically easily tamed. The males, at 6 lbs, have gorgeous long, lobster-shaped tails, rosary spurs, and a fierce, predatory head-shape. The females are slightly smaller at 4 lbs, and though they are pale in color compared to their male counterparts they do make excellent protective brood hens. Please note that Cubalaya may take up to 2  3 years to reach full maturity, especially in the males concerning tail growth and weight. The ALBC lists Cubalaya status as Threatened. There are a few hatcheries that offer Cubalaya; however, quality brood stock is currently difficult to locate. While the APA only lists three approved colors, there are various other wheaten based color varieties such as the blue/red, gold & silver duckwing, pyle, blue/gold, ginger, black/red, lemon blue, etc All photos provided by Cuban Longtails. |
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