1. CHICKENS!
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2. Plymouth Rock Origin- U.S. Temperament- docile Color- Barred, White,
Size-Heavy and big, about 8 pounds
Function-dual-purpose
Egg- Large and brown
Life span-8-10 years
Best living conditions-
Cool environments with room to roam freely

3. Rhode Island Red Origin-U.S. Temperament- Hardy
Color-Red and Brownish in both males and females
Size-Average, about 8.7 for males and 6.7 pounds for females
Function- dual
Egg- large and brown
Life span- 4-8 years
Best living conditions-spacey, colder areas

4. Leghorn Origin- Italy Temperament- Active, ambitious
Color-White, black, red, orangey
Size-Males are 2.5 pounds and females are 2 pounds
Function- eggs
Egg- white and medium sized
Life span- 4-6 years
Best living conditions-Can handle confinement well, prefers cold climates

5. Jersey Giant Origin-U.S. Temperament-docile Color-blue, black, white
Size-they are large, hence the name jersey giant, 13 pounds for male and 10 for females
Function-dual
Egg-brown and very large
Life span-8-10 years
Best living conditions-secure, warm environments

6. Ameracaunas Origin-U.S. Temperament- docile Color-black, yellow, white
Size-Males are 6 pounds on average and females are 5 pounds on average
Function-eggs
Egg-Various shades of blue and averagly sized
Life span- 5-8 years
Best living conditions-Cool temperatures

7. New Hampshire Red Origin-U.S.
Temperament- varies with individual chicken
Color-Red in both males and females
Size-Large
Function-Dual
Egg-brown and large
Life span-8-10 years
Best living conditions-Lives well in all climates and handles confinement well

8. Cochin Origin-China Temperament- Hardy, gentle
Color-White, Black, Silver Laced, Golden Laced, Blue, Brown, and Barred
Size- Very big, all are about 8 pounds
Function-dual
Egg-Brown and large
Life span-8-10 years
Best living conditions-cold climates

9. Citations
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My Pet Chicken. (n.d.). Plymouth Rock. Retrieved from B85.aspx
The Livestock Conservancy. (n.d.). LEGHORN - NON INDUSTRIAL - CHICKEN. Retrieved from al/leghorn
Backyard Chickens. (n.d.). Jersey Giant. Retrieved from
Backyard Poultry Contributor. (2016, February 7). All About Ameraucana Chickens. Retrieved from about-ameraucana-chickens
My Pet Chicken. (n.d.). New Hamspire Red. Retrieved from B76.aspx
The Livestock Conservancy. (n.d.). COCHIN CHICKEN. Retrieved from