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This breed was founded in the state of Delaware from an original Barred Rock and New Hampshire cross. The Delaware is considered a heavy breed which lays a nice brown egg. Males are medium size and large enough to butcher for meat and the hens will make a nice "stewing" dish when they are done laying. The feathering on these beautiful birds is almost all white but shows a slight indication of barring in the hackle and tail. Delaware are a nice quiet bird when well tended to.
Breed Facts
Conservancy Status:
Threatened
Use:
Eggs, Meat
Egg Color:
Brown
Egg Size:
Large to Jumbo
Market Weight:
5.5 – 7.5 lbs
Temperament:
Gentle
Characteristics:
Fast growth, can be eaten at any age
This breed was founded in the state of Delaware from an original Barred Rock and New Hampshire cross. The Delaware is considered a heavy breed which lays a nice brown egg. Males are medium size and large enough to butcher for meat and the hens will make a nice "stewing" dish when they are done laying. The feathering on these beautiful birds is almost all white but shows a slight indication of barring in the hackle and tail. Delaware are a nice quiet bird when well tended to.
Breed Facts
Conservancy Status:
Threatened
Use:
Eggs, Meat
Egg Color:
Brown
Egg Size:
Large to Jumbo
Market Weight:
5.5 – 7.5 lbs
Temperament:
Gentle
Characteristics:
Fast growth, can be eaten at any age