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The birds are large-framed, hardy and fast-growing – they may reach a body-weight of more than 3.5 kg (8 lb) in seven weeks. They have a high feed conversion ratio, are calm-tempered and fertile, and their eggs have a high rate of hatchability. [2]: 93 The white feathers make the carcass easy to clean after being plucked. [17]: 193
Female foot color is also observed as an indication of perceived female condition. In one experiment, the color of eggs was muted by researchers, males were willing to exercise similar care for both large eggs and small eggs if their mate had brightly colored feet, whereas males paired with dull-footed females only incubated larger eggs.
Adult males are much larger than the females and can reach 3 feet (91 cm) in length at maturity. They may continue to grow to lengths of 4–4.5 feet (120–140 cm). [citation needed] The females are much smaller, but may grow up to 3 feet (91 cm) in length from nose to tail. They have beaded skin and stripes running down their bodies.
A foot of the Silkie Bantam that shows the phenomenon of polydactyly in the breed Silkies are also known for their polydactyly , usually manifesting as an additional 1–2 digits in the foot. The genetic cause of this extra digit formation has been shown to be a SNP in a regulator of the SHH gene, called the ZPA Regulatory Sequence (ZRS).
meat, eggs, research, pets 2b Galliformes: Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) 1200–1500 CE Europe, Asia: meat, eggs, pets 5a Cyprinidae: Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora) the Ming dynasty (1368–1644 CE) China: pets Non-wild coloration pied and fancy colored Java sparrows from long Asian captivity lines are hand tamable Threatened in the wild 2d ...
The bill, while large and broad, is also short, barely projecting past the face. It is delicate, but has a unique "tooth" on the cutting edge of the upper mandible that may assist in foraging. Unlike the closely related nightjars, the potoos lack rictal bristles around the mouth. The legs and feet are weak and used only for perching.
Pet parents, beware. There's another recall that you need to keep on your radar—and of course, it's for your little (or big) pup. According to a notice posted by the U.S. Food & Drug ...
Dong Tao chicken (Vietnamese: gà Đông Tảo), also called Dragon Chicken, is a rare Vietnamese chicken breed with enlarged feet, that originates from the village Đông Tảo in Khoái Châu District near Hanoi. [1] [2] [3]