DH , DS , DD, D----- what do all these different D's stand for

[FluffyColor]

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When I posted DF, it standed for dear father!

 

[Papadavid]

I didn't see DA!!

 

[FluffyColor]

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Just added a few.

 

[Kat's Silly Chickens]

What an interesting list, I always wondered what all those initials meant.

But what about the Cochin breeds, Silkies, and Sultan?

We are getting a Blue Silkie and a Buff Silkie, and have Sultans

and I would like to use initals for all them.

 

[1FastFlamingo]

Ok, I see alot of you all using the term "BOSS" in regards to feed. What does this stand for please? Thanx for some enlightenment!

 

[sgtmom52]

Black Oil Sunflower Seed

 

[krazeepolack]

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I guess I have a vivid imagination??

If ANYONE asked ME what D A stood for, I would give them my humble opiion!! D A! I LOVE IT!!!

 

[jeslewmazer]

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I think that one is BOSS

 

[Frosty]

Then again, depends where you are reading. In the chicken threads, BR is Barred Rock. Go to a turkey thread, and BR is Bourbon Red.

I love the LOBT! DF could also be Dear Family (or Darn Family)

 

[Tala]

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we should. I think this is the only forum that I've ever been around on that doesn't have an abbreviations list somewhere.

DH/DW/DD/MIL/SIL type stuff is common to a lot of forums. Sure wife isn't a long word, but sister in law gets pretty annoying to type out repeatedly. (makes sense though, aren't most in-laws pretty annoying??)
IIRC is on a lot of forums, "if I remember correctly"
YMMV = your mileage may vary

Not all chicken breeds have a common abbreviation. Most seem pretty obvious IF you generally know the breeds to being with. I can see how a beginner wouldn't have a clue though.
breeds that I have:
BCM = Black Copper Marans, even though they come in blue too it's not common
CM = Cuckoo Marans, and is not commonly used unless the thread is already dedicated to Marans in general.
BO = Buff Orpington
BR = Barred Rock
BSL/RSL = black or red sex-link
EE = easter egger
SF = Salmon Faverolle