Genetic Characteristics of Chickens

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Genetic Characteristics of Chickens

Some genetic characteristics you can SEE…

Feather Color Black White Brown Multi-colored Genetic traits you can see… Feather Color Black Brown White Multi-colored

Feather Length & Texture Genetic traits you can see… Feather Length & Texture Short & Smooth Course & Fluffy Long & Thick Fine & Fluffy

No feathers on legs and feet Feathers on legs and feet Genetic traits you can see… Feather Placement No feathers on head No feathers on legs and feet Feathers on head Feathers on legs and feet

Genetic traits you can see… Comb Single Comb Pea Comb Rose Comb

White, Light brown, dark brown, light green Genetic traits you can see… Color of eggs they lay White, Light brown, dark brown, light green

Genetic traits you can see… Size of Chicken Large Small

Genetic traits farmers look for… Size of Egg Large Small

Some genetic characteristics you cannot SEE… Farmers research each breed of chicken and pick the best one for their farm. These characteristics can be measured.

A “Broiler” farm produces chickens for meat… Farmers pick the best breed of chicken to produce quality meat. These chickens grow quickly and have a lot of muscle to make: Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Fingers, Fried Chicken, Chicken breasts, etc.

Time to grow to maturity Genetic traits farmers look for… Time to grow to maturity 8-10 Weeks to reach 8-9 pounds 16-20 Weeks to reach 3-5 pounds Which breed would a broiler farmer pick?

A “Layer” farm produces chickens for eggs… Farmers pick the best breed of chicken to produce eggs. How many foods can you name that have eggs in them?

Which breed would an egg farmer pick? Genetic traits farmers look for… Number of eggs Average 6-7 eggs per week Average 4 eggs per week Which breed would an egg farmer pick?