how can you call a breed heritage

[TK Poultry]

i hear that sometimes and i was wondering what that meant and i do i have any i have NHR's and BR's

 

[speckledhen]

You should read this thread where we had a long discussion of the subject awhile back.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=148040

You'll find it very informative.

 

[Pathfinders]

Here's what the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy defines as a "heritage" breed of chicken:

http://www.albc-usa.org/heritagechicken/definition.html