Delaware
Purpose: dual purpose
Egg Production: 4 / wk
Egg Color: brown
Origin: United States
Heritage breed: Yes
The Delaware was developed in the 1940s with the goal of producing a meat bird that retains good egg production. For several years, the Delaware was the predominant broiler breed in a large part of the eastern United States. This breed has black feathers around the neck and on the tip of the tail but are otherwise white. The Delaware is a great choice if you want a good layer with the option of butchering your flock after a season of laying. Only the white variety is recognized as a standard.
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