Articles by carondesign

Welsummer The breed was admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1991. There are 3 varieties, Silver Duckwing, gold and black-red partridge. Created by carondesign Breed Information, Comments, and Experience with breed: Named after the village of Welsum, this Dutch breed has in its...

Rhode Island Rhode Island Reds Created by carondesign Breed Information, Comments, and Experience with breed: This breed was developed in the state of Rhode Island in the 1830s. The following breeds were used in their makeup, Malays, Cochins and Brown Leghorns. The single combed variety was...

Plymouth Rock Barred Created by carondesign Breed Information, Comments, and Experience with breed: The Barred Plymouth Rock was one of the foundation breeds for the broiler industry in the 1920's, and the White Rock continues to be used as the female side of the commercial broiler cross...

Wyandotte Silver Laced Created by carondesign Breed Information, Comments, and Experience with breed: The Wyandotte originated in the United States. The breed first appeared in 1870s. Wyandottes are a mild mannered, dual-purpose breed kept for their brown eggs and for meat. They appear in a wide...