Aloha Chickens - like the very popular Icelandic and Swedish Flower - are allowed to look DIFFERENT. They are supposed to be strong, tough, and productive. But also, enjoyable to look at.
The end goal: Something that is as useful on a farm, as a Rhode Island Red or Leghorn, but uniquely colored.
Prettier than plain brown chickens, but every bit as useful.
People have made chickens PETS. They want chickens to love, to be companions, and YES - they want chickens to be beautiful to look at.
I want a chicken that is not only beautiful, but also practical and tough. That's what the point is.
Well said, and that's why I love following your project - it's an inspiration! I love "eye-candy" chickens that aren't clones of each other, but each one is unique and different.
But unlike other "ornamental" breeds of chickens, they're also hardy, productive and have that "pet" quality.
And I've found that many other local "backyard chicken" people are looking for that.
Keep up the good work!