1. Silkie
Silkie or silky hens are known for their docile temperament. Silkies
most likely come from China or in other Southeast Asian countries. It is
a unique breed named for its distinct plumage, which is said to feel
like silk. Silkie chicken has several other peculiar qualities, such as
dark blue flesh and bones and blue earlobes.
2. Naked Neck
This peculiar breed of chicken originated in Europe. The Naked Neck,
Turken or Transylvanian Naked Neck is the only breed of chicken that is
naturally devoid of feathers on its neck. This name Turken arose from
the mistaken idea that the bird was a hybrid of a chicken and the
domestic turkey. This breed is fairly common in Europe but is rare in
North America.
3. Sultan
If Turken lacks feather on its neck, the Sultan is covered almost
entirely with feather from head to toe. This odd-looking breed came from
Turkey. They have always been primarily ornamental, having been kept in
the gardens of Ottoman sultanate. They are bred in the West for
competitive showing as part of poultry fancy, and are generally a rare
sight.
4. Frizzle
When I was a kid, I was so amazed, the first time I saw a Frizzle. The
feathers curl outwards, rather than laying flat as in most chickens.
While many consider the Frizzle to be an entirely separate breed,
chickens from all breeds may have a frizzled appearance. As a result of
its unusual look, Frizzles are primarily exhibition birds.
5. Araucana
This distinct breed is called Araucana or South American Rumpless. This
breed originated in Chile. It has several unusual characteristics; they
lay blue eggs, they have feather tufts near their ears and are rumpless.
6. Faverolles
Another bizarre-looking breed that originated in France is the Faverolles. They were originally bred in France as a utility fowl, but are now primarily raised for exhibition. The Faverolles is relatively large and has a beard, muffs, feathered feet, and five toes per foot like the Silkies.
7. Houdan
This old breed of chicken is also from France, from the city of Houdan,
hence the name.The Houdan is a breed of chicken native to France. With
an attractive appearance, the Houdan combines the distinctive features
of the breeds that contributed to its development.
8. La Fleche
France has developed several unique breed of chicken. One of which is La
Fleche, a very rare breed. Its main distinguishing feature is its
unusual V-shaped comb. They are usually used as ornamental birdsand have
white eggs.
9. Booted Bantam
At a glance, there’s nothing unusual on this breed of chicken. The
Booted Bantam or Dutch Booted Bantam is a bantam breed whose name is
derived from its extravagant feathering on the feet and hock joints,
which are called vulture hocks or “sables” in Dutch.
10. Polish
This breed from Europe is known for its crest of feathers. In addition
to combs, Polish heads are adorned with large crests due to a cone on
the top of their skull. The crests cover almost their entire heads.
Polish chickens are bred primarily as a show bird, but were originally
egg layers.
11. Appenzeller
This breed is from Switzerland. There are two varieties of Appenzeller,
the Spitzhauben, meaning “pointed hood”, has a V-comb and feather crests
in males and females and the Barthuhner (“bearded hen”) has a rose comb
and no crest.
12. Crevecoeur
ADDING NEW INFO:
13. Serama (Malaysia)
In Malaysia this type of chicken will cost you up to RM80,000 about US$24,000 each..
this Serama had been sold for RM 13,000
http://seramasrimas.blogspot.com/2011/12/ayam-yang-termahal-setakat-tahun-ini.html?zx=31e2a08a5924b7dd
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