Usually the difference in the size and not much in terms of coloration, which is very bright in the males:
They have a membranous crest on their foreheads, of varying thickness, scarlet in color, and serrated like a saw; two membranes of the same nature and color hanging from the sides of their beaks, called wattles or barbels; and two more beneath their ears, a very beautiful white, known as earlobes.
The male can be distinguished from the female, in addition other characters, in two feathers of the medium the tail feathers, which are very long and curved like a bow, known as sickles; the feathers on the neck and rump, which are very long and narrow, known as capes; and the spurs, although some hens have them as well. You might find it interesting to check out this section. Nomenclature, glossary, chickens.
The chickens from the mountainous regions are smaller than those from the ancient plains of both Castiles, such as the Castilian, Andalusian, La Mancha, and Murcian breeds, etc.
Head small; fine tip, spiky, pink or plumb; crest simple, scalloped, bent or fall over the side; the body small, weak, and as detached; wings large, long, well covers feathered and extending to the base of the tail; the tail is large, either raised or straight, and consists of two rows of feathers.
Chest narrow; belly little bulky; small, pointed thighs; slender legs; the scaly skin covering them is slightly pinkish and usually dark or slate-colored; the claws at the ends of their toes are large, pointed, and steel-like; their plumage is highly variable, as are their size and live weight; black, mottled, more or less light-colored, slate-gray, and those spotted with yellow, white, violet, etc., are common.
Your weight in meat is a thing of a kilo. The epidermis is white. Is list and is always alert; she flies with ease quite a distance; it is always crowing, and went out from here to nominate her chattering.
No other breed sings its song as long and as loudly as this one; it tries to hide its eggs and incubate them alone and in secret, despite being a poor incubator: its clutch is still plentiful, but the eggs are small, white, and contain a lot of white; the yolk is small in proportion. Prefer perches high and hot sites. His love for the children is extreme.
It is one of the best mothers; the view of the danger that threatens their children, gets angry extremely, does not draw back, rushes on the enemy with as much impetuosity is capable; his strength and anger centuplican, with the voice, the beak, and claws, their ruffled feathers, the eye blinking, chasing him at all hazards. The dog, which only his presence frightens off the best chickens, is undertaken by the Brooder that has chickens, with the greatest boldness, and forces him to flee shamefully full of fear.
The hen common not only have the courage to protect his family, but, if necessary, be sacrificed for her. She knows with the greatest activity to procure the necessary food, using in case of need cunning; dedicated to the pillaging and teaches very soon to your family to do the same. Being a mother doesn't agree that any of your colleagues, even if it is of the same family, or even the daughter of the previous year, to come in and remove nor a particle of food to their chicks: not eat until they have made.
Poets have extolled the motherly love of the hen, and have even held her up as an example for humanity.
But we must realize that this one is worth much more, since it is eternal, while that one, though intense, is fleeting.
Born in April, starts the cock to be put in November next. Features a tilt medium to incubation. The rooster crows before they have reached puberty. It is fruitful to the three or four months.
We will gradually be adding all the Spanish breeds.
