Lamona
 Illustration of a Lamona pullet from 1933 | |
| Country of origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Traits | |
| Skin color | yellow |
| Egg color | white |
| Comb type | single |
| Classification | |
| APA | American[1] |
| ABA | single comb clean legged |
| |
The Lamona is an American
History
Harry S. Lamon was the senior poultry expert of the
bantam Lamona was recognized by the APA in 1960.[4]
: 54
By the 1980s, Lamonas were close to
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy reported one or two breeding flocks still in existence in 2005.[5] In 2013 it reported that it had been unable to identify any remaining stock descending from the original breed.[6]
Characteristics
Lamonas weigh more than the light Leghorn, but less than the large Plymouth Rock and Dorking. They have yellow skin and white plumage, which makes them ideal meat birds for the U.S. market. They have single combs and – unlike other breeds that lay white eggs – red earlobes.[4]: 54 Unlike most layer hens, Lamonas remain moderately tender as a meat bird after their laying career is over.[2]: 28
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lamona (chicken).
- ^ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties: As of January 1, 2012. American Poultry Association. Archived 4 November 2017.
- ^ ISBN 9781580176675.
- ^ "Records of the Bureau of Animal Industry". archives.gov. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ^ ISBN 9780760328286.
- ^ "Lamona Chicken". American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Retrieved 21 June 2008.
- ^ Texas Longhorn, Morgan Horse, and Others Added to CPL. Pittsboro, North Carolina: The Livestock Conservancy. Accessed January 2021.