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An American breed from, rapid growing used for broiler cross, they became a breed. They were developed in the 1940s as dual purpose fowl to figureinto broiler crosses. Delawares lay large dark brown eggs. Very hardy in heat and cold. hens can be broody.Unknown in most of the world, this is a very rare breed
Standard Weight Not recognized
Cock - 8.5 lbs Cockerel - 7.5 lbs Hen - 6.5 lbs Pullet - 5.5 lbs 200 eggs of 27-30 oz/dz
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