I'm guessing "Hoyle" is a reference to the Book of Hoyle for card playing individuals; has rules to many, many card games. so there being a reference to rules of Chicken breeding. Just a guess.
Hi y'all. My name is Ken I'm currently from Ravenna oh. I say currently because this time next year I should be living in the Carolina's raising buckeyes and Australorp's if all goes as planned. JoshU invited me to this thread, so I can learn more about the breed. I will have to take the time...