Breeds of Chickens - g

The Ga Noi is a large, tall, and muscular breed that fits the "gamecock" type, renowned for its upright posture and robust build. They are considered a hard-feathered breed.

Feathering: One of the most unique aspects of the Ga Noi is its feathering. It appears in both a standard feathered variety and a Naked Neck-like variety where the neck and/or parts of the body can have sparse feathering or be completely bare. Even the feathered ...

Gasconne chickens (Poule Gasconne) are a traditional and highly regarded breed originating from the Gascony region in Southwestern France. Historically, this medium-sized bird was a prized dual-purpose fowl, valued for both its high-quality meat and its consistent egg-laying ability.

Visually, the Gasconne is striking, defined by its elegant, predominantly black plumage that is often speckled with slaty blue feathers. It possesses a r ...

Gâtinaise chickens originated in the historical region of Gâtinais, which spans several departments south of Paris in France. This breed was actively selected and standardized beginning in the late 19th century and is recognized as a hardy, dual-purpose fowl, prized for both quality meat and moderate egg production.

The Gâtinaise is a medium-sized bird with a strong, well-balanced build, long back, and well-developed abdomen. Its most ...

Gauloise Dorée (often translated as "Golden Gallic") chickens are one of the most historically significant and culturally emblematic chicken breeds of France.

The Gauloise Dorée is an ultra-rare and ancient breed, considered by many to be the ancestor of all French chicken breeds and the one closest in appearance to the wild Red Junglefowl, the ancestor of all domestic chickens. The rooster of this breed is the direct inspiration for t ...

German Langshan chickens (Deutsches Langshan) are a heavy and majestic chicken breed, selectively bred in Germany to refine the appearance and utility of the original Chinese Langshan.

The German Langshan is a distinct variety of the Langshan breed, developed in Germany at the end of the 19th century after the Chinese Croad Langshan was imported to Europe. German breeders, aiming for a tall, elegant, dual-purpose bird, crossed the orig ...

Gimmizah chickens are an Egyptian chicken strain developed at the El-Gimmizah Poultry Research Farm, Gharbia, Egypt. It was created using a selective breeding program that utilized the White Plymouth Rock and another developed local breed known as Dokki 4. The purpose of its creation was to significantly improve the meat and egg productivity of local Egyptian chickens, making it a highly valued dual-purpose breed for commercial farming conditions ...

Giriraja chickens are a synthetic dual-purpose strain developed in India by the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University in Bengaluru. It was created by crossing high-yielding exotic pure line birds with local Indian breeds (desi birds). The goal was to combine the ruggedness and hardiness of native chickens with the superior growth rate and egg production of commercial breeds, making it perfectly suited for the challenging ...

Gournay chickens boast ancient origins, with some histories suggesting it may date back to the time of the Vikings in the 8th century, who valued hardy and self-reliant animals. It is a traditional dual-purpose breed highly valued in French cuisine for its exceptionally flavorful meat, described as delicate and tender, though the birds are relatively small.

The Gournay has a unique and striking aesthetic. Its most identifiable featur ...