​Canadian Heritage Breeds 

"Conservation through Education"

CHB is pleased to present our 10th Annual Fall Poultry Show!
In response to Covid-19, this year's event is scaled back, but features an APA Sanctioned Poultry Show, Junior Show and Pigeon Show.  Find out more and submit your entries here: 2020 Fall Show​

Member Video Series!  As a way to engage our members and keep everyone feeling connected, CHB invited members to share short video clips of what is happening in and around their homes and farms.  The videos are featured on the CHB Youtube Channel:  
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkvnUcHDOtFN7hR9d7cQMw?view_as=subscriber

What is a Heritage Breed?

Giving a concrete definition of the term 'heritage' can be a difficult task.
The broadest definition of a heritage breed of livestock is: a breed that was developed and used on farms, ranches and homesteads before the advent of modern industrial agriculture.
These breeds were developed over time through selection for traits that made them well suited to local environments.  For this reason they tend to have better disease resistance, are well-adapted to thrive in pasture-based and non-commercial settings, and have a long reproductive lifespan. The history of traditional livestock breeds can range from mere decades to several centuries, but common among them all is that they are a living link to our cherished agricultural roots.