Classes of Poultry(American)
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There are 19 classes of poultry as recognized by the American Poultry Association.
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[edit] Chicken Classes
Ten of these classes are devoted to chickens of which 6 are classes of large breeds and 5 are bantam classes.
[edit] Large Breed Classes
The breeds in the large classes are divided by the region in which they were developed with the exception of the “other standard breeds”.
American Class
Asiatic Class
English Class
Mediterranean class
Continental Class
All Other Standard Breeds Class
[edit] Bantam Classes
The bantam classes are separated by type (Game or Non-Game), by comb type and by the presence or absence of feathers on the legs.
Game Bantam Class
Single Comb Clean Legged Other than Game Bantam Class
Rose Comb Clean Legged Bantam Class
All Other Combs, Clean Legged, Bantam Class
Feather Legged Bantam Class
[edit] Duck Classes
There are four duck classes divided by weight. The ideal weight of old drakes in the heavy class is 10-12lbs., in the medium class 7-8lbs., in the light class 41/2-5lbs. and in the bantam 26-40 oz.
Heavy Class
Medium class
Light class
Bantam Class
[edit] Goose Classes
There are three classes of geese organized by weight. Ideal weight of an old gander in heavy class 22-26lbs., in medium class 14-18lbs., in light class 5 1/2-12lbs.
Heavy Class
Medium Class
Light Class
[edit] Turkey Class
There is only one class of turkeys, which includes all breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association.
Turkey Class
