Wyandotte chicken
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"Wyandottes" redirects here. For other uses, see Wyandotte (disambiguation).
The Wyandotte is an American breed of chicken developed in the 1870s. It was named for the indigenous Wyandot people of North America.[6] The Wyandotte is a dual-purpose breed, kept for its brown eggs and its yellow-skinned meat.[6] It is a popular show bird, and has many color variants.[4] It was originally known as the American Sebright.[1]
Quick Facts Conservation status, Other names ...
Conservation status | not at risk[1] |
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Other names | American Sebright (before 1883)[1] |
Country of origin | United States |
Use | dual-purpose |
Traits | |
Weight | |
Skin color | yellow |
Egg color | brown |
Comb type | rose |
Classification | |
APA | American[3] |
EE | yes[4] |
PCGB | soft feather: heavy[5] |
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