Chicken Dictionary for Dummies?

[mudhen]

OK, my ignorance is showing here.
What are EEs?
What are OEGB's?

 

[mudhen]

More questions:
The difference between a broody and a bater?
Is the broody a hen and the bater an incubator?

 

[adoptedbyachicken]

Easter Egger, a breed that lays green eggs, often a cross with Auricanas
Old English Game Bird the breed that was used for fighting, but now many are pets and show birds
A broody is a hen that wants to set eggs.
A bator is slang for an incubator

 

[Wes in Tx]

EE=Easter Egger and is what is sold by 99% of all hatcheries as Americanas/Aracuanas and such.

OEGB=Old Englsih Game Bantam

Broody=Hen setting on eggs to hatch
Bater=incubator

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

Thanks Wes! I'll add this to the beginning of our chicken dictionary that I'm compiling!

 

[mudhen]

Thanks everyone!
Nifty-Chicken, great idea, put me down for a copy!

Who knew there were so many folks who love chickens! And here my neighbors think I'm a nut for adopting chickens from a pound!!!!

 

[dlhunicorn]

mudhen...I live in holland where keeping chickens as a hobby and a pet is pretty common...also I live in the middle of a large city...thing is I have silkies and most folks dont recognize them as chickens...they are always asking me>>> "What IS that?"

 

[mudhen]

dlhunicorn, I have to say I did a double-take when I first saw a silkie too!
But I think they are just adorable

 

[mudhen]

Nifty-Chicken , here's a couple more you should include in your dictionary:
feathered mice - quail chicks(?)
NSQ -non-show quality

 

[SpottedCrow]

PQ-Pet quality.
CBOF-Cantakerous bag of feathers. Applies to Slifer and any other bird with an attitude.