phoenix Zoo TRAIL CARDS

Location:
Farm - Chicken Exhibit
Chickens
West Side of Exhibit:
Lydia (F) 10/5/2015
Shirley (F) ~4/21/2019
Lavern (F) ~4/21/2019
Lacey (F) ~4/21/2019
Identifying Features:
Lydia (F) 10/5/2015 - Polish
Shirley (F) ~4/21/2019 - Mottled Houdans, dark spot near left eye
Lavern (F) ~4/21/2019 - Mottled Houdans
Lacey (F) ~4/21/2019 - Silver Gray Dorking
History:
Currently no Roosters
More Information:
Blue Andalusian
Ancient and rugged breed; active forager
History not known, though likely rooted in the Castilian chicken breed
Resembles Spanish chicken
Has white ear-lobes and lays a large number of white eggs
Ameracauna
Modern Game
White Crested Black Polish
European breed known for its crest of feathers
Adorned with large crests that nearly cover entire head
Bred primarily as a show bird
Broody and noted for white eggs
Blue-laced Red Wyandotte
Mottled Houdan
Dorking