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Frizzle (chicken)
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Chicken
The chicken is a domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the Red Junglefowl. As one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, and with a population of more than 24 billion in 2003, there are more chickens in the world than any other species of bird...
with feathers that curl outwards, rather than laying flat as in most chickens. While many consider the Frizzle to be an entirely separate breed
Breed
A breed is a group of domestic animals or plants with a homogeneous appearance, behavior, and other characteristics that distinguish it from other animals or plants of the same species. Despite the centrality of the idea of "breeds" to animal husbandry, there is no scientifically accepted...
, chickens from all breeds may have a frizzled appearance. As a result of its unusual look, Frizzles are primarily exhibition
Livestock show
A livestock show is an event where livestock are exhibited and judged on certain phenotypical breed traits as specified by their respective breed standard. Species of livestock that may be shown include pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, llamas and alpacas. Poultry such as chickens, geese, ducks,...
birds, and are included in the Standard of Perfection.
Approximate Weight (metric)
| Cock | 3.2 - 3.0 kg |
| Hen | 2.3 - 2.7 kg |
| Rooster | 690 - 790 g |
| Hen | 570 - 680 g |