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Chickens breed guide.
9 chickens breeds documented across 3 U.S. regions and 2 production purposes. Independent reviews from extension and USDA sources.
All chickens breeds
- Cornish CrossCommercial meat hybrid
- Freedom RangerSlow-growing meat hybrid
- Rhode Island RedHeritage dual-purpose·Heritage·Safety note
- Black AustralorpHeritage dual-purpose
- Plymouth Rock (Barred)Heritage dual-purpose·Heritage
- WyandotteHeritage dual-purpose·Heritage
- Orpington (Buff)Heritage dual-purpose·Heritage
- Leghorn (White)Commercial layer
- Easter EggerHybrid colored-egg layer