American Class March 28, 2020 apaeducation Welcome to your American Class quiz. Name Email BuckeyeWhat year was the Buckeye admitted to the APA Standard of Perfection? 1902 1904 1903 1910 1905LamonaThe proper description of the back is: Medium in length, straight, declining to tail. Medium length, level and flat to break of tail with profuse saddle feathers. Medium in length, level and flat to break of tail. Long, broad, level and flat to break of tail. Long, broad, straight, declining slightly to tail.Plymouth RockAll Plymouth Rock varieties are judged with the same standard in mind with the exception of feather color. In the Barred variety, an entry has one solid black primary or secondary on the wing or in the main tail feathers Any black feathers are a disqualification An off colored feather is not desired, but is not a defect. It is a defect if the black feather is in the wing, but a disqualification if it is a main tail feather. Faking the color will fix it. Not a disqualification until there are two or more solid black feathersRhode Island RedsIn both males and females the back carriage is described as; horizontal in males, slightly concave in females. Carried with a slight upwards angle from the neck to the tail. Carried with a downward angle, more so in males than females. Slightly concave, sloping upwards to the tail Carried horizontally, blending into tailRhode Island WhiteWhat are the desired weights for Rhode Island White cock and hen? Cock - 9 lbs. Hen - 7 ½ lbs. Cock - 8 ½ lbs. Hen – 6 ½ lbs. Cock - 9 ½ lbs. Hen - 8 lbs. Cock - 8 lbs. Hen - 6 lbs Cock – 9 lbs. Hen – 7 lbs.DelawareWhat Color of Legs, Shanks and Toes should the Delaware have? Willow Black White Slate YellowLamonaThe breeds used in creating the Lamona? White Dorking, White Plymouth Rock & White Wyandotte Silver-Gray Dorking, White Plymouth Rock & White Wyandotte White Dorking, White Wyandotte & White Leghorn Silver-Gray Dorking, White Plymouth Rock & White Leghorn White Orpington, White Plymouth Rock & White LeghornDominiqueWhich breed most closely resembles the Dominique in type? Plymouth Rock Scots Dumpy Hamburg Catalana DorkingNew HampshireA Rhode Island Red cock weighs 8 1/2 pounds. How much does a New Hampshire cock weigh? 8 pounds 9 pounds 8 1/2 pounds 7 1/2 pounds 7 poundsBuckeyeWhat type of comb does a Buckeye have? Single comb Walnut comb Rose comb Cushion comb Pea combRhode Island RedsA line of red pigment down the side of the shank and extending to tips of toes is desirable; In females In males In neither sex. In both sexes. only in newly hatched chicksRhode Island WhiteThough the Rhode Island White and Rhode Island Red share a common body shape & state of origin, they were admitted to the Standard of Perfection as two different and distinct breeds. One reason for this is because the breeds used in the development of Rhode Island White are different than those used for the RIR. What 3 breeds were used in creating the Rhode Island White breed? White Wyandotte, White Cochin, White Leghorn Rose Comb White Leghorn, White Wyandotte, Barred Plymouth Rock Partridge Cochin, White Wyandotte, Rose Comb White Leghorn White Leghorn, White Cochin, Black Breasted Red Mayla White Plymouth Rock, White Wyandotte, Rhode Island RedBuckeyeWhat are the Standard weights for a Buckeye cock and hen? 8-1/2 lbs and 7 lbs 9 lbs and 6-1/2 lbs 8 lbs and 7 lbs 9-1/2 lbs and 6 lbs 8-1/2 lbs and 6 lbsChanteclerThe breed was originated where? Quebec Agricultural College Stoors Experiment Station Missouri School of Agriculture Paris School of Agriculture Oka Agricultural InstituteDelawareA hen’s standard weight is: 8 lbs 6 1/2 lbs 7 1/2 lbs 7 lbs 6 lbsRhode Island WhiteAccording to the Standard of Perfection, what is/are the acceptable comb(s) for the Rhode Island White? pea comb single or rose comb cushion comb single comb rose combDelawareWhat is the proper description for back length? Medium Length Rather Long Rather Short Moderately Long Short in AppearanceRhode Island WhiteThe tail angle of a Rhode Island White female should be: 45⁰ above horizontal 30⁰ above horizontal 10⁰above horizontal 15⁰ above horizontal 20⁰ above horizontalBuckeyeWhat is the color description for the undercolor of a Buckeye? Red except for back which should show a bar of slate Red all the way to the skin Any color is acceptable as long as it is not visible Black is permissible Deep buffPlymouth RockHow many large fowl varieties are recognized by the American Poultry Association? None of these answers are correct 6 – Columbian, Buff, Barred, White, Silver Pencilled, Partridge 5 – Buff, White, Barred, Columbian, Partridge 7 – Barred, White, Buff , Silver Pencilled, Partridge, Columbian, Blue 8 – Partridge, Buff, Blue, Barred, White, Silver Pencilled, Golden Pencilled, Partridge, ColumbianRhode Island WhiteWhat year was the Rhode Island White admitted to the APA Standard of Perfection? 1937 1922 1945 1905 1953New HampshireWhat best describes the plumage feather character? Broad firm structure, overlapping well and fitting tightly to body Short feathered, fitting tightly to body Tightly feathered, with moderate fluff None of these are correct Loose fitting feathers, giving a full appearanceDelawareThe proper tail angle is: 40 degrees above horizontal 45 degrees above horizontal 65 degrees above horizontal 50 degrees above horizontal 60 degrees above horizontalLamonaWhat are the proper tail angles? Males - 45 degrees & Females - 40 degrees Males - 40 degrees & Females - 40 degrees Males - 50 degrees & Females - 45 degrees Males - 45 degrees & Females - 45 degrees None of these answers are correctLamonaProper eye color of the Lamona? Yellow White Reddish Bay Green BlueChanteclerWhat type of comb does a Chantecler have? pea cushion strawberry walnut singleChanteclerWhat size wattles should a Chantecler have? medium in length very small moderately large somewhat small largeRhode Island RedsThe general plumage color for both males and females is described as; medium red, evenly colored throughout. None of these answers Males, lustrous, rich dark red; females are to be slightly lighter in surface color. lustrous rich dark red in all sections, except where black is specified. lustrous, dark, rich red in all sections.New HampshireWhat is the proper hackle color of New Hampshire males? Golden Bay Red Bay Golden Yellow Burnt UmberDelawareWhat is the standard eye color? Dark brown Blue Red Reddish Bay Pearl BlackChanteclerThe female's have a tail angle of: 30 degrees 25 degrees 45 degrees 20 degrees 40 degreesBuckeyeWhat breed was not used in creating the Large Fowl Buckeye? Buff Cochin Barred Plymouth Rock Dark Cornish Rhode Island Red Black Breasted Red GameLamonaWhich is not a disqualification for Lamonas? Fifth toe Legs that are medium short. Shanks other than yellow Split Wings Ear-lobes more than 1/3 white.DominiqueWhich comb type(s) are allowed in Dominiques Cushion Comb Rose Comb Both Rose and Single Combs Single Comb Both Rose and Cushion CombNew HampshireWhat is the proper eye color? White Green Blue Yellow Reddish BayNew HampshireWhich best describes the New Hampshire’s body? Long body, broad, deep Medium length, broad, deep Moderately long, square at shoulders, tapering to tail None of these answers are completely correct Somewhat long, broad throughout the length of the bodyPlymouth RockWhat is the standard weight of a Partridge Plymouth Rock pullet just under a year of age? 7 1/2 lbs 6 lbs 7 lbs 5 1/2 lbs 6 1/2 lbsChanteclerChanteclers have what shaped back? medium length, broad, sloping gracefully into tail rather long, broad throughout its length, sloping slightly downward to base of tail long, broad its entire length, curving sharply into tail rather long, broad, nearly horizontal with a short sweep to tail long, broad its entire length, straight, declining to tailRhode Island RedsWings in both sexes is described as; small in size and carried horizontally. rather large in size and carried horizontally. large in size and carried with just above the thighs. medium in size and carried with a slight downward angle medium in size and carried horizontally.Plymouth RockAll APA recognized varieties of the Plymouth Rock will Have different combs according to variety Vary in size according to variety Have the same leg color Have multiple breed standards due to feather color/ pattern descriptions Have one standard with descriptions of feather color/ patternsPlymouth RockThe Plymouth Rock has economic qualities as a dual purpose breed. What is meant by a dual purpose breed? Eating and pooping machines Production of white and dark meat Production of eggs and meat Free Ranging and organic Looks and demeanorRhode Island RedsThe main tail feathers in females should be; black shading to rich dark red near the skin. the same color as the body. lustrous, greenish black the two top feathers may be edged with dark red. black with red tips and shading to red near the skin. black with no sheen. The top two feathers may be edged with dark red.Time is Up!
