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Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society.
Additional information comments
Breed is maintained by fancy/hobbyists rather than by commercial interests. Additional details available in British Poultry Standards.
Other special qualities
This is a light breed.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
3.20
Weight females
2.30
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed is known as a farmyard fowl for about 200 years.
Year of origin
18
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown