🐔 Delaware
Chickens · breed reference
Came out of Barred Rock x New Hampshire crosses and ran the American broiler business until the Cornish Cross replaced it. Still the fastest-growing heritage bird you can keep as a flock.
| Species | Chicken |
|---|---|
| Kept for | Both |
| Eggs per year | ~250 |
| First eggs | ~20 weeks |
| Table-ready | ~14 weeks |
| Sizes | Standard · Bantam |
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