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Illustration of thirty-nine varieties of chicken (and one Guinea Fowl) . There are hundreds of chicken breeds in existence. [1] Domesticated for thousands of years, distinguishable breeds of chicken have been present since the combined factors of geographical isolation and selection for desired characteristics created regional types with distinct physical and behavioral traits passed on to ...
The Potchefstroom Koekoek is a South African breed of chicken [1] developed in the 1960s at the Potchefstroom Agricultural College in the city of Potchefstroom by Chris Marais. It was developed by cross breeding a number of other breeds like Black Australorp , [ 2 ] White Leghorn , [ 2 ] and Barred Plymouth Rock to obtain specific ...
As keets, they are highly susceptible to dampness (they are indigenous to the more arid regions of Africa) and can die from following the mother through dewy grass. After their first two to six weeks of growth, though, they can be some of the hardiest domestic land fowl. Sexing the birds is not as simple as telling a rooster from a hen chicken ...
Guineafowl species are found across sub-Saharan Africa, ... Guineafowl meat is moist, firmer and leaner than chicken meat and has a slight gamey flavour.
Compared to birds in general, a large number of species do not engage in monogamy (the typical breeding system of most birds). The francolins of Africa and some partridges are reportedly monogamous, but polygamy has been reported in the pheasants and junglefowl, some quail, and the breeding displays of peacocks have been compared to those of a lek.
This category lists chicken breeds by country of origin. Note that there are also present below a few regional categories (not country) which do not have national, independent status. This is a container category .
Some breeds have a mutation that causes extra feathering under the face, giving the appearance of a beard. [21] Chickens are omnivores. [22] In the wild, they scratch at the soil to search for seeds, insects, and animals as large as lizards, small snakes, [23] and young mice. [24] A chicken may live for 5–10 years, depending on the breed. [25]
Ayam Cemani (uh-YUM-tCHeH-maH-knEE), also known as the all-black chicken or Javan black chicken is a rare breed of chicken originated from the Indonesian island of Java. It was first bred by the Central Javanese people in Kedu district of Temanggung regencial region of Central Java , making it known by its nickname as Ayam Kedu ( lit.