Chicken Breed Focus – Delaware

Delaware BYC

I’ve always been interested in this bird, but know little about them. They seem to be available at hatcheries, although in moderate numbers.  After reading this article, thought I was sold… until I read all the reviews and the word noisy kept popping up!
Passing the information along to you, maybe they’ll be of interest to you.
Delaware aka Indian River
The Indian River was developed in the 1940s in the United States by George Ellis in the state of Delaware. He selected the occasional light colored sport produced from the popular broiler cross of Barred Plymouth Rock roosters and New Hampshire hens. Continue Reading

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