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Organs are held in the breast cavity is what i meant by that. Of course you still need to breed for production but the standard gives the bird the body to produce. The way you call people out on here is very rude. Iv seen it multiple times. Im a grown adult im not gonna argue with you. But you...

By building the body of the bird to allow for excellent health and production. Not saying thats all that goes into it. But it plays a factor. Remember the standard was created at a time when birds were expected to produce. They all served a purpose to the household. I have 9 year old hens still...

Well keep in mind that breeding towards the standard also means breeding for production. The body traits that the standard calls for are there to promote the production and be healthy vigorous birds. For example standard calls for a full well rounded breast. Deep breast to hold the many internal...

The floppy comb in males is undesirable. That male is not a good representation of what a leghorn should look like. He lacks breast, back slopes downward, tail is way to high. Leghorns should have a good smooth sweep from back to tail with no breaks. Your bird doesnt have the desired sweep. In...

Comb is too large on your bird. Back slopes straight down. When you get the standard look up squirrel tail. Your bird has it. Leghorns should have a nice clean sweep with no breaks from neck to tail like the one pictured. Where are you located?

That bird is s very poor representative of the standard bred leghorns that you will see in apa sanctioned shows. Here is a picture of what you will see in shows

No picture?