American Class March 28, 2020 apaeducation Welcome to your American Class quiz. Name Email Rhode Island WhiteAccording to the Standard of Perfection, what is/are the acceptable comb(s) for the Rhode Island White? single comb single or rose comb pea comb rose comb cushion combLamonaThe proper description of the back is: Long, broad, straight, declining slightly to tail. Medium in length, level and flat to break of tail. Medium length, level and flat to break of tail with profuse saddle feathers. Long, broad, level and flat to break of tail. Medium in length, straight, declining to tail.ChanteclerThe breed was originated where? Missouri School of Agriculture Oka Agricultural Institute Paris School of Agriculture Quebec Agricultural College Stoors Experiment StationPlymouth RockHow many large fowl varieties are recognized by the American Poultry Association? None of these answers are correct 8 – Partridge, Buff, Blue, Barred, White, Silver Pencilled, Golden Pencilled, Partridge, Columbian 5 – Buff, White, Barred, Columbian, Partridge 6 – Columbian, Buff, Barred, White, Silver Pencilled, Partridge 7 – Barred, White, Buff , Silver Pencilled, Partridge, Columbian, BlueBuckeyeWhat breed was not used in creating the Large Fowl Buckeye? Rhode Island Red Barred Plymouth Rock Dark Cornish Black Breasted Red Game Buff CochinRhode Island WhiteWhat are the desired weights for Rhode Island White cock and hen? Cock - 9 ½ lbs. Hen - 8 lbs. Cock - 8 lbs. Hen - 6 lbs Cock - 8 ½ lbs. Hen – 6 ½ lbs. Cock - 9 lbs. Hen - 7 ½ lbs. Cock – 9 lbs. Hen – 7 lbs.BuckeyeWhat type of comb does a Buckeye have? Single comb Rose comb Cushion comb Walnut comb Pea combDelawareWhat is the proper description for back length? Short in Appearance Rather Short Medium Length Rather Long Moderately LongDelawareWhat is the standard eye color? Pearl Blue Red Reddish Bay Dark brown BlackChanteclerChanteclers have what shaped back? rather long, broad, nearly horizontal with a short sweep to tail medium length, broad, sloping gracefully into tail long, broad its entire length, curving sharply into tail long, broad its entire length, straight, declining to tail rather long, broad throughout its length, sloping slightly downward to base of tail Rhode Island RedsIn both males and females the back carriage is described as; horizontal in males, slightly concave in females. Carried with a downward angle, more so in males than females. Carried horizontally, blending into tail Slightly concave, sloping upwards to the tail Carried with a slight upwards angle from the neck to the tail.BuckeyeWhat year was the Buckeye admitted to the APA Standard of Perfection? 1904 1905 1910 1903 1902New HampshireWhat is the proper eye color? Reddish Bay Yellow Blue Green WhiteDelawareWhat Color of Legs, Shanks and Toes should the Delaware have? Black Yellow Willow Slate WhiteDominiqueWhich comb type(s) are allowed in Dominiques Both Rose and Single Combs Cushion Comb Single Comb Rose Comb Both Rose and Cushion CombPlymouth RockThe Plymouth Rock has economic qualities as a dual purpose breed. What is meant by a dual purpose breed? Eating and pooping machines Looks and demeanor Production of white and dark meat Production of eggs and meat Free Ranging and organicDelawareThe proper tail angle is: 45 degrees above horizontal 65 degrees above horizontal 50 degrees above horizontal 60 degrees above horizontal 40 degrees above horizontalDelawareA hen’s standard weight is: 6 lbs 7 1/2 lbs 8 lbs 6 1/2 lbs 7 lbsRhode Island RedsA line of red pigment down the side of the shank and extending to tips of toes is desirable; only in newly hatched chicks In both sexes. In males In neither sex. In femalesPlymouth 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. Faking the color will fix it. Not a disqualification until there are two or more solid black feathers It is a defect if the black feather is in the wing, but a disqualification if it is a main tail feather.LamonaWhat are the proper tail angles? Males - 40 degrees & Females - 40 degrees Males - 45 degrees & Females - 40 degrees Males - 50 degrees & Females - 45 degrees None of these answers are correct Males - 45 degrees & Females - 45 degreesNew HampshireA Rhode Island Red cock weighs 8 1/2 pounds. How much does a New Hampshire cock weigh? 8 1/2 pounds 7 pounds 9 pounds 8 pounds 7 1/2 poundsRhode Island RedsThe general plumage color for both males and females is described as; Males, lustrous, rich dark red; females are to be slightly lighter in surface color. lustrous, dark, rich red in all sections. None of these answers lustrous rich dark red in all sections, except where black is specified. medium red, evenly colored throughout.Plymouth RockWhat is the standard weight of a Partridge Plymouth Rock pullet just under a year of age? 7 1/2 lbs 5 1/2 lbs 6 1/2 lbs 7 lbs 6 lbsRhode Island RedsWings in both sexes is described as; rather large in size and carried horizontally. small in size and carried horizontally. medium in size and carried horizontally. medium in size and carried with a slight downward angle large in size and carried with just above the thighs.ChanteclerThe female's have a tail angle of: 30 degrees 45 degrees 40 degrees 20 degrees 25 degreesRhode Island WhiteWhat year was the Rhode Island White admitted to the APA Standard of Perfection? 1953 1937 1945 1905 1922New HampshireWhich best describes the New Hampshire’s body? Somewhat long, broad throughout the length of the body Long body, broad, deep Medium length, broad, deep Moderately long, square at shoulders, tapering to tail None of these answers are completely correctChanteclerWhat type of comb does a Chantecler have? walnut cushion strawberry single peaBuckeyeWhat is the color description for the undercolor of a Buckeye? Red except for back which should show a bar of slate Any color is acceptable as long as it is not visible Deep buff Red all the way to the skin Black is permissibleLamonaWhich is not a disqualification for Lamonas? Fifth toe Split Wings Legs that are medium short. Shanks other than yellow Ear-lobes more than 1/3 white.New HampshireWhat is the proper hackle color of New Hampshire males? Bay Burnt Umber Golden Bay Golden Yellow RedRhode Island RedsThe main tail feathers in females should be; 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 shading to rich dark red near the skin. the same color as the body. black with no sheen. The top two feathers may be edged with dark red.Plymouth RockAll APA recognized varieties of the Plymouth Rock will Vary in size according to variety Have the same leg color Have one standard with descriptions of feather color/ patterns Have multiple breed standards due to feather color/ pattern descriptions Have different combs according to varietyRhode 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? Rose Comb White Leghorn, White Wyandotte, Barred Plymouth Rock White Wyandotte, White Cochin, White Leghorn Partridge Cochin, White Wyandotte, Rose Comb White Leghorn White Leghorn, White Cochin, Black Breasted Red Mayla White Plymouth Rock, White Wyandotte, Rhode Island RedChanteclerWhat size wattles should a Chantecler have? moderately large very small medium in length somewhat small largeBuckeyeWhat are the Standard weights for a Buckeye cock and hen? 8 lbs and 7 lbs 9-1/2 lbs and 6 lbs 9 lbs and 6-1/2 lbs 8-1/2 lbs and 6 lbs 8-1/2 lbs and 7 lbsLamonaProper eye color of the Lamona? Yellow Green White Reddish Bay BlueLamonaThe breeds used in creating the Lamona? White Dorking, White Wyandotte & White Leghorn Silver-Gray Dorking, White Plymouth Rock & White Leghorn White Orpington, White Plymouth Rock & White Leghorn Silver-Gray Dorking, White Plymouth Rock & White Wyandotte White Dorking, White Plymouth Rock & White WyandotteDominiqueWhich breed most closely resembles the Dominique in type? Dorking Catalana Plymouth Rock Hamburg Scots DumpyRhode Island WhiteThe tail angle of a Rhode Island White female should be: 15⁰ above horizontal 45⁰ above horizontal 30⁰ above horizontal 10⁰above horizontal 20⁰ above horizontalNew HampshireWhat best describes the plumage feather character? Loose fitting feathers, giving a full appearance Broad firm structure, overlapping well and fitting tightly to body Short feathered, fitting tightly to body None of these are correct Tightly feathered, with moderate fluffTime is Up!
