The term "hatchery quality" or "hatchery grade" refers to a particular breed that carries the identifying characteristics of that breed (feather, skin, and leg color; comb type; body type, etc.) but falls short of the standard of perfection as set forth by the poultry governing bodies such as the APA. For example, a hatchery grade Rhode Island Red would have the red feathering, yellow skin, yellow legs, and single comb common to all Rhode Island Reds, but it might lack the deep body, or rich mahogany red coloring called for by the APA standard. As a result, depending on how serious the flaws were, it would either have points deducted or be disqualified from contention in a poultry show.
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