If you could create a breed or a variety of a breed, what would you make?

[Chickengene]

Or the skin becomes naturally crispy. No more soggy skin problems on mom's roast chicken.

Right...

 

[Joev1973]

How about this. I bought it on the clearance rack at TSC. After staring at it for a couple days....then seeing this thread...

If I could create a breed I would create one just like this same size and all
P.S. if anyone can think of a breed that looks like this and is small like this im all ears. Im still learning

 

[BantyChooks]

How about this. I bought it on the clearance rack at TSC. After staring at it for a couple days....then seeing this thread...

If I could create a breed I would create one just like this same size and all
P.S. if anyone can think of a breed that looks like this and is small like this im all ears. Im still learning

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The "no internal organs" bit might be difficult.

It looks a bit like a Columbian Rock.

 

[BReeder!]

The "no internal organs" bit might be difficult.

It looks a bit like a Columbian Rock.

 

[Amer]

The "no internal organs" bit might be difficult.

It looks a bit like a Columbian Rock.

Yeah, or a Delaware.

 

[Amer]

I know these already exist, but for the purpose of expanding the gene pool the initial cross would be Rosecomb bantams with Anconas, creating rosecombed bantam Anconas! Now, some work would be involved, but it's entirely doable.

 

[Amer]

I suppose that something with a rose comb and feathered legs has never been developed before, but I have a strong impression that it would be a hideous abomination...

 

[Amer]

A white egg layer with a calm, laid-back attitude and winter hardiness.

California Greys seem like they might fit the bill, but I can't find a single breeder or even hatchery with them!

Hollands, maybe?
Those aren't very common either though.

 

[Amer]

In the fantasy realm of my mind in a world of bottomless forever-clean bedding and perfect weather strut large, fluffy birds similar to Faverolles but with long, graceful legs with beards that are long enough to drag on the ground.
I would never ever ever own one because maintenance and it is unlikely they would be very unproductive, but alas, it is a vision firmly stuck in my mind.

And otherwise... lets see what else... self gold birds. Like buffs but without the dilution or mahogany gene.

Put together on the same bird would be either bizzarre or divine. That's what I'd love to see.

Now, me personally? I'd love some exquisitely laced blue d'Anvers thankyouverymuch and I'd be set for life.


Or literal bantam turkeys. Like they did with bantam geese where they reduced the size immensely. Not the midget white turkeys, not another variety, but a breed of turkey that is adorable and weighs less than ten pounds, and comes in a non standard variety. Also having all the traits a regular turkey would have for meat but in a smaller package. I think it is feasible but would take a lot of work.

 

[FowlWitch]

Gamefowl without the male to male aggression (may be doable with selective breeding or by introducing a colorful and calmer breed, like Dutch bantams. Maybe even breed for increased egg production. You know, could you get a dual purposed bird that also has flashy plumage like some of the game fowl get?

I was also thinking about fibro breeds. I know the mulberry color on the combs and wattles is considered an imperfection, but I think it's actually pretty. Maybe breed for fibro melanism, but reduced? And breed for a dark plum-colored egg and lots of egg production. Maybe crossing Svart Hona or Ayam Cemani with black australorps? I think Svart Honas could be a better choice due to having a broader frame, but they have a restricted genepool. Maybe breed the SH x Australorps to a seperate line of Croad Langshan x Ayam Cemani for the fibromelanism and hopefully egg color from the CLs.