In nature, there are breeds of chickens that are very rare or have certain unique characteristics. In our article we will tell about the most unusual birds and give them a description.
Appenzeller shpitschauben
The motherland of birds is Switzerland. Usually they are bright, freedom-loving and very mobile chickens. Have a strong physique, often they can be seen on the branches of trees. 
A characteristic feature of chickens is the presence of an unusual, protruding unique scallop, the appearance of which is similar to caps in the folk costumes of the Appenzeller region. The bird's color can be black, dark blue, gold or silver.
Important! When breeding chickens of unusual breeds, it is necessary to carefully study the conditions of their housing, as some of them may not survive in the usual conditions for ordinary birds.
Often there are representatives with bright white feathers and black edging. Rooster weight is about 2 kg, chicken - about 1.5 kg. The egg production rate is about 150 pieces annually. 
Araucana
Chickens of this breed come from Chile. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that they carry eggs of different colors (turquoise, blue). Due to this color they are often called Easter. In addition, representatives of the German breeding Araucans have no tail.
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Araucans are rare birds, which are quite difficult to breed because of the death of chickens still in the egg. The average weight of the rooster is 1.8-2 kg, chicken - 1.5-1.7 kg. The egg-laying is about 160 pieces per year. 
Ayam Chemani
In translation, this name means "black rooster" and it fully justifies the appearance of the bird. A feature of the breed is that its representatives are absolutely black - they possess pitch plumage, crest, beak, legs, eyes. But what is really impressive is that their bones, meat and blood are also coal in color.
The birthplace of birds is the island of Sumatra. Chickens have a low egg production rate (up to 100 eggs per year), have a small mass of about 1.5-2 kg. The average weight of a rooster is 2-2.5 kg. 
Barnevelder
Rare European breed Barnevelder is found on the farmsteads infrequently. Its representatives have a unique feathering: each feather has a double edging, which gives a lacy look. Bernevelder has not only a spectacular appearance, but also a good egg production rate: about 180 eggs at 80 g per year. In addition, they give about 3-3.5 kg of meat. A medium-sized chicken weighs 2.4–2.8 kg, a rooster weighs 3–3.5 kg. 
White viandot
For the first time the standard of this breed was established in 1883 in the USA. Its representatives may have a variety of colors, but the most elite are white birds. In combination with an unusual pink scallop, such chickens look very impressive.
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The average weight of a rooster is 3-3.5 kg, and chicken - 2.5 kg. The egg production rate is about 180 pieces. Breeding of this breed is most often engaged in collection farms, the purpose of which is to maintain the gene pool of unique birds. 
Brabant chickens
Brabant chickens were bred in Prussia at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries. Their characteristic feature is straight posture. The females are distinguished by the presence of the helmet tuft, while the males have a fluffy beard and a comb, which consists of two halves. The weight of the chicken is 1.7 kg, the rooster - 2 kg.
Oviposition is about 170 eggs in the first year, and then this indicator is rapidly decreasing. 
Brad
Breed before met on the Dutch farmsteads, but today it can be seen infrequently. Among the features of this bird is the absence of feathering on the head and the presence of a symbolic tuft instead of a rudimentary comb. It is for this reason that it received the second name - "the crow head". The breed is characterized by rapid growth of feathering on the legs. Abundant plumage is the tail of the bird.
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Representatives have a calm disposition, quick addiction to people. The laying weight is about 2.2 kg, the rooster weight is about 3 kg. Efficiency is about 160 eggs. According to some opinions, Breda meat has an original taste, unlike ordinary chicken. 
Viandot
Wyandot roosters are distinguished by a medium-sized head, on which is a short, bulging yellow beak. The main distinguishing feature is the presence of a rosy scallop that fits tightly to the head.
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The body has an irregular shape: it is longer in length than in height. This gives the Wiandot a squat. Chickens in appearance look almost the same. They have smaller sizes and a lower disposition of a more open tail than that of roosters. Chicken weight - 2-2.5 kg, rooster - 3-3.5 kg. The egg-laying rate is 150-170 pieces per year. 
Ga dong tao
In the world there are only a few heads of representatives of this breed. The motherland of birds is Vietnam and they live only in this country. At first it was thought that this was a fighting breed, as the bird has large dimensions: the weight of a rooster is 6-7 kg, the hen is 4-5 kg.
Ga Dong Tao is a sturdy bird with a wide breast, having short wings and an elongated neck. Toes on paws are very short. The main feature is the presence of thick, to some extent ugly legs.
The egg-laying rate is very low at only 60 eggs per year. 
Gilyan beauty
According to the convictions of experienced breeders, nowadays Gilan chickens have a different name - Oryol. This is due to the fact that there are several versions of the origin of this bird: the first speaks of the Dagestan roots, and the second that the gilyanka is the basis in the creation of the Oryol breed.
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Gilyanskaya beauty is able to tolerate climatic vagaries. In the hot season, she may experience some discomfort, but she feels fine at sub-zero temperatures. Chickens have a well-developed maternal instinct - they will patiently hatch eggs until the chickens are born.
Representatives of the breed can be black, marble, white, fawn or red-brown. Roosters have a hard, tight plumage and powerful paws, each of which has 4 fingers. Gilyan beauty is distinguished by long slender legs, elongated neck and head elevated. 
Roosters have an impressive weight - about 7 kg, and chickens - 4-6 kg. The egg production rate is 100-150 pieces.
Dutch white and white
Representatives of the Dutch white-crested are sometimes called Polish, as they have a feather cap, which in its form resembles the headdress of a Polish soldier.
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The Dutch white-and-white is distinguished by its special elegance and grace. Lush tuft covers the entire head, so the ridge is missing, but it's hard not to notice the beautiful feather beard. Plumage has a different color. Laying weight - about 2 kg, male - about 2.5 kg. Egg-laying is about 120 eggs. 
Chinese silk
A feature of Chinese silk chickens is that their feathers are not related to each other, which visually makes the plumage look like fur. In addition, they attract attention due to the fur cap, which is located on the head and falls slightly on the eyes.
It is also worth noting that the representatives of this breed are distinguished by a bluish tinge of the earlobes and beak, and they have 5 toes on their legs. The weight of the female is about 1 kg, the male - 1.5 kg.
Important! If you get Chinese silk chicken, you should carefully monitor its nutrition, only in this case, you will be able to grow in her unusual "cat hair".
The breed is considered more decorative, since the egg production rate is only 80 pieces. 
Crevker
Krevker is one of the elite and rare breeds, which got its name in honor of the town of Crèvecoeur in Normandy. Birds belong to the oldest breeds and basically they can be seen only at specialized exhibitions. In most cases, birds have a black color, sometimes there are representatives of blue, white or pockmarked color. Rooster weighs 3.5-4 kg, chicken - up to 3.5 kg. The egg-laying is about 120 pieces annually. 
Bald israeli chickens
This breed can be safely called an extraordinary miracle of nature. Its name clearly describes the appearance of the bird - it really has no feathers, that is, naked. Dr. Avigdor Kohaner, who bred this unusual breed, explained the lack of feathers by high air temperatures and the fact that chickens simply do not need plumage in such a climate.
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A scientist needed a quarter of a century to achieve such a result and “turn off” an unnecessary gene. The egg production rate is about 120 pieces per year. Laying weight - 1.5 kg, rooster - 2 kg. 
Iceland Landrace
The uniqueness of the Icelandic landraces lies in the fact that they are resistant to low temperatures. Formation of features associated with the presence of representatives of the breed for a long time in Iceland.
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It is said that many chickens were brought into the country, but most of them died from frost, and those that could withstand such temperatures became the progenitors of Iceland landras. Representatives of the breed may have different plumage.
Birds are characterized by high activity and love of freedom, they feel bad in cages, eggs are laid throughout the year. The result is about 200 pieces. The mass of the female is 2.5 kg, the male is 3 kg. But in hot places these chickens get accustomed rather difficult - they die from high temperatures. 
Polverara
The roots of the appearance of polverara go to a small town of the same name in the province of Padua (northeast Italy). These birds attract the attention of people with excellent meat taste and high egg-laying rates. In addition, they have an unusual structure of a scallop and a small crest.
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Today there are two types of breed - with black and white color. Chicken weighs about 1.5-2 kg, rooster - 2.5-3.5 kg. Egg-laying is 120-160 small eggs per year. 
Sultanka
Sultan is a rare Turkish breed, the characteristic difference of which is a magnificent tuft, beard and abundant feathering of the legs. Also representatives of the breed have 5 toes. There are three types of sultanok depending on the color (it can be black, blue and white). The latter is the most popular.
Sultanka relies on obedience, calmness and friendliness. Feathered beauty weight - 2 kg, rooster - 2.7 kg. Egg production is very low and is only 80-100 pieces per year. 
Phoenix
The main feature is the presence of a super long tail about 3 meters. The color of the bird is diverse: it can be black and red, black and silver, black and gold or white. The phoenix is a rare species that tolerates low temperatures.
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In addition, bird care is quite difficult, as the tail requires special attention. The maximum weight of a male is 2.5 kg, females - 2 kg. The egg-laying in the first year - about 100 eggs, then - up to 160. 
Chamo
Homeland chickens Chamo is Japan. In translation, this name means "fighter". Breed refers to fighting. Shamo can boast of developed chest muscles, short feathers that fit snugly to the body, a unique posture, a vertical neck and a straight back, a predatory gaze and a small head.
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Birds are divided into three genera and each of them has its own name, depending on the size: a large bird (male 4-5 kg, female 3 kg) - o-Shamo, medium (male 3-4 kg, female 2.5 kg) - chu-chamo, dwarf (male - 1 kg, female - 800 g) - co-shamo.
The world is full of amazing animals and nature continues to delight us with unusual birds. If you wish, you can acquire some breeds and grow them on your farm. We are sure that you will be proud of the fact that one of the most unusual breeds of chickens in the world walks in your compound.
