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Hy-Line International or Hy-Line is a multi-national genetics company that raises and sells commercial/industrial laying chickens. It is a subsidiary of the German EW Group . [ 1 ] The firm has subsidiaries in multiple countries including Brazil , Japan , and the United Kingdom and has 60 distributors in more than 50 countries worldwide.
The chicken breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association are listed in the American Standard of Perfection. They are categorized into classes: standard-sized breeds are grouped by type or by place of origin, while bantam breeds are classified according to type or physical characteristics.
' large-crested Paduan ') is an ancient Italian breed of small crested and bearded chicken. It originates in, and is named for, the city and surrounding province of Padua, in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy. Despite continuing discussion surrounding its true origins, it is recognised in Italy as an indigenous Italian breed. [3] [4] [5]
The ISA Brown is a crossbreed of chicken, with sex-linked coloration.It is thought to have been the result of a complex series of crosses including but not limited to Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites, and contains genes from a wide range of breeds, the list of which is a closely guarded secret. [1]
The Lohmann Brown is a brown variety of chicken, specifically bred for egg-laying purposes. It is a crossbred line [ 1 ] and is selectively bred from lines of the Rhode Island breed. [ 2 ] They start to lay eggs at about 19 weeks and produce up to 320 eggs up to an age of 72 weeks (one year production).
In many cases, chicken meat with severe cases of the defect is set aside for processed products like sausage and nuggets. But you'll likely find breasts with mild to moderate levels of spaghetti ...
The Red Shaver is a sex linked breed of chicken developed in Canada. Pullets are reddish-brown in colour with white underfeathers, while males are white with a few red markings on the feathers. [1] They are a hardy, dual-purpose breed laying brown eggs and dressing out between three and five pounds. They have a reputation of being a quiet breed ...
Galliformes / ˌ ɡ æ l ɪ ˈ f ɔːr m iː z / is an order of heavy-bodied ground-feeding birds that includes turkeys, chickens, quail, and other landfowl.Gallinaceous birds, as they are called, are important in their ecosystems as seed dispersers and predators, and are often reared by humans for their meat and eggs, or hunted as game birds.