WorksheetsPoultry Terminology
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Worksheet time: 9mins
Variety
A type of breed that is larger than others
Subdivision of breeds; have the same body size and shape but can differ in color and plumage
A classification based on geographical location
A term used for the oldest breeds of animals
Shanks
Section of the leg between the toes and the hock
Part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist
Area of the foot between the heel and the toes
Region of the back between the shoulders and the neck
Muff
Feathers which cover the earlobes and circle around the eyes
A type of pastry filled with cream
A warm covering for the hands
A musical instrument played with a bow
Tufts
A type of fabric used in upholstery
Sometimes considered whiskers; feathers which grow out from the ears
A brand of coffee
A style of painting
Rooster
Adult male chicken; referred to as a cock
A young female chicken
A type of bird that cannot fly
A male duck
Ornamental
Chickens which are used for show and exhibition
Chickens raised for meat production
Chickens that lay a high number of eggs
Chickens used for pest control
Broiler
Chickens used for meat production
Chickens used for egg production
Chickens raised for show
Chickens that are wild
Plumage
Feathers which cover the entire body
A type of bird song
The color of a bird's beak
A type of bird nest
Comb
Growth of flesh on head
A tool for styling hair
A type of bird
A part of a flower
Tom
Adult male turkey
Young female turkey
Adult female turkey
Baby turkey
Broodiness
Hens that are very aggressive and do not care for their eggs
Hens that become aggressive and sit on their eggs; they are very protective mothers; also known as sitters
Hens that lay eggs without any care
Hens that are known for their loud cackling and social behavior
Free Range
Chickens or turkeys which roam freely instead of being confined
Chickens that are kept in cages for maximum egg production
Turkeys that are fed a special diet to grow faster
Chickens that are raised indoors with no access to the outdoors
Wattle
Growth of skin which hangs from the throat
A type of bird's nest
A decorative headpiece
A traditional dance form
Hen
Adult female chicken
Young male chicken
Adult male chicken
Baby chicken
Pullet
Young female chicken
Adult male chicken
Baby chicken
Old female chicken
Cockerel
Young male chicken
Female chicken
Adult rooster
Baby chick
Bantam
Miniature version of chicken breeds
A type of large dog
A breed of fish
A style of cooking
