Chicken Breeds You Won't Believe Actually Exist

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00:00 Hello viewers!

00:01 We usually see breed lists either related to dogs or cats, but rarely see lists of other

00:07 creatures.

00:08 And today when I saw a strange chicken, I thought it would be great to bring something

00:13 different on Forever Green for its awesome audience.

00:17 So I researched and found some of the most interesting chicken breeds that exist on our

00:20 planet.

00:22 Before we proceed, let me remind you to hit the subscribe button and press the bell icon

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00:27 Stay with me for just 5 minutes and I'm sure that you will be amazed at the end.

00:40 Number 1 – The Silver-Laced Polish Chicken

00:43 Silver-Laced Polish Chickens are from the Polish Chicken family and it is one of the

00:47 most beautiful chickens in the world.

00:49 This breed was thought to have originally come from the Netherlands but got its name

00:53 when it was transported from Poland and produced in England.

00:56 They are widely known for their crazy top hat of feathers on their heads and this very

01:02 old domesticated breed of poultry is mentioned as early as the 16th century in history.

01:08 Breeders have worked for years to perfect the black lacing in the feathers.

01:12 They have beautiful crests and tall, lean bodies.

01:15 These hens lay small white eggs and can be used as egg layers, but they are better suited

01:20 to be exhibition birds because of their beauty.

01:23 Number 2 – I Am Seimani

01:26 On second spot we have the most unusual colored chicken.

01:30 There are lots of animals having black color but not a chicken like this one.

01:35 I Am Seimani is a completely black bird not just from the outside but from the inside

01:40 too.

01:41 From the inside I mean their inner organs are also black.

01:45 They were introduced to Europe in 1998 by a Dutch breeder where they drew considerable

01:50 interest among poultry enthusiasts due to its unusual appearance and beautiful genetic

01:56 makeup.

01:57 This chicken is highly regarded in Asia because their meat is believed to have mystical powers.

02:03 Their meat also contains a high amount of iron therefore beneficial to everyone, especially

02:07 to women.

02:10 Number 3 – The Silky Bantam

02:13 One of the most beautiful and fluffy chickens alive today is Silky Bantam from China.

02:18 They are popular and beloved due to their pretty fluffy face.

02:22 These birds have hair like plumage and an incredibly sweet temperament.

02:26 They are also known as the lap dog of the chicken world.

02:29 They are said to have 5 toes instead of 4 as we usually see.

02:34 It is said that the Silky was brought to Europe about 200 years ago where Dutch breeders apparently

02:40 told prospective buyers that they were a crossbred of rabbits and chickens.

02:47 Number 4 – The Onagadori

02:49 On number 4 we have Onagadori.

02:52 The word Onagador means long-tailed and honorable chicken in Japanese.

02:58 Beautiful long-tailed feathers were achieved by selective breeding.

03:01 The length of tail feather of Onagador is about 12 to 27 feet.

03:06 It is said that this is the oldest breed of chickens dating back to the 1600s.

03:11 It is also believed that this breed is originated from another long-tailed Japanese chicken

03:15 named Shikoku.

03:17 Number 5 – Crested Golden Polish Chickens

03:22 One of the weirdest looking chickens on our list is the Golden Polish Chicken.

03:27 They are known for their large bufant crest of feathers on the head which seems like they

03:32 are wearing some kind of crown which also sometimes impedes their vision.

03:37 These chickens have wonderful layers of white eggs and these birds make great pet chickens.

03:43 Number 6 – Sarama

03:46 Another type of beautiful chicken is Sarama.

03:49 These chickens were originated in Malaysia and as the result of crossbreeding of many

03:54 other breeds of chickens.

03:56 They are also known as Arnold Schwarzenegger of Bantam family because they are 6 inches

04:01 tall.

04:02 Healthy chickens are often kept as indoor pets.

04:05 Thousands of Sarama chickens died during a bird flu attack back in 2004 but the good

04:10 news is that the breed is now in good recovery.

04:14 Number 7 – Max Rumpy

04:17 Max Rumpy is an excellent chicken breed that requires no virtual supplemental food.

04:23 Another fascinating thing about this chicken is that they don't grow a conventional tail.

04:27 This breed comes in a variety of colors.

04:30 Max Rumpy is originated from Iraq and Iran.

04:33 These are excellent free-range birds and can take care of their feeding needs on their

04:37 own.

04:38 These birds have small single combs that are in common with this breed.

04:43 Number 8 – Brahma

04:45 Brahmas are the gentle giants of chickens, also called the king of chicken breeds.

04:51 They are among the largest breed of chicken.

04:53 They are known for their featured legs, flat and fluffy feathering.

04:58 The Brahma is a massive, tall bird having strong feet and legs covered with feathers

05:04 that is extended all the way down to the middle toe.

05:07 This beautiful breed of the chicken is a great pet due to its quiet nature, tolerance to

05:11 cold and sheer thickness.

05:14 Brahma cocks can weigh more than 18 pounds.

05:19 Number 9 – Appenzeller

05:22 Appenzeller is a chicken breed which originated in Switzerland.

05:26 This polka dotted breed was named after the ladies who wore large lacy bonnets in Appenzellerland.

05:32 These chickens come in two varieties, the Schmitzhauben and the Silver Spangle.

05:37 The Schmitzhauben has feather crests in males and females.

05:40 It is light in weight, having an average weight of 3.5 pounds and is the most common variety

05:45 found in Switzerland.

05:47 Number 10 – Dongtao

05:50 Also called the dragon chicken, Dongtao is a Vietnamese chicken breed which has one of

05:55 the thickest legs usually not seen among birds of that size.

05:58 They may look horribly deformed but these dragon chickens are among the world's most

06:03 expensive poultry as their massive thighs are a delicacy in Vietnam and usually weigh

06:08 around 6 to 8 kilograms.

06:10 The bird's bulbous legs are covered with reddish scales and can grow to be as thick

06:15 as a person's wrist.

06:17 This bizarre looking breed is famous for its delicious meat and was once bred exclusively

06:22 for the country's royal family.

06:24 A pair of the chickens can cost a staggering $2,000 as they are in very short supply as

06:30 well as being difficult to breed.

06:33 Number 11 – Araucana

06:37 Another fascinating breed is Araucana.

06:40 These chickens are exceptionally rare.

06:42 They were originated from South America.

06:45 They have unusual tufts of feathers on the ears and some are without tails.

06:51 In these chickens the ear tufts and rumpleness is caused due to a genetic disorder that's

06:56 why not all of these birds show these traits.

06:59 These are full-size phantom Araucanas.

07:02 They have the ability to lay approximately 250 blue or green eggs per year.

07:07 Total 20 different varieties of Araucana are recognized by the American Poultry Association.

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