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