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Delaware
Lost American heritage breed making a comeback.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
brown
Eggs / year
230
Egg size
large
Purpose
dual
Class
American
Size
large
Hen weight
6.5 lbs
Rooster weight
8.5 lbs
Temperament
calm, friendly, curious
Noise level
quiet
Origin
USA
Lifespan
6–8 yrs
About the Delaware
Created in Delaware in the 1940s as a meat bird, now a rare heritage breed prized for friendly temperament.
Care tips
Easy to handle; good for small farms.
Color varieties
silver columbian
Fun facts
- Almost extinct by the 1980s
- Was the meat industry standard before Cornish Cross