Poultry Breeds Flashcards
1
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breed vs line
A
there are 50+ breeds of of chickens, but they are not typically utilized. lines, determined by specific genetic traits are more favored
2
Q
White Cornish
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chicken – BROILER, English, broad meaty body that grows quick
3
Q
White Plymouth Rock
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chicken – BROILER, American, docile and dual purpose
4
Q
White Leghorns
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chicken – LAYER, Mediterranean, reactive and lays white eggs
5
Q
Rhode Island Red
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chicken – LAYER, American, docile and lay brown eggs
6
Q
Broad Breasted White
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Turkey – don’t naturally mate well, white feathers easy to pluck
