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In the Western world, there is a preference for white chicken meat, with dark meat as a second choice. Different breeds and strains are known for the production of different colors, flavors, and textures of meat. A modern Cornish Cross is almost all white meat, including legs and thighs. Breeds such as the Buckeye are known for production of darker meat.

Without a doubt, many Canadian cities and towns on Vancouver Island are enviable models of urban agriculture at its best.

What distinguishes the chicken feather patterns barred, cuckoo, mottled, and splash? And why is the barring stronger in a Barred Rock rooster vs hen?

For poultry keepers looking for a very pretty, unusual landrace breed, Hungarian Yellow chickens may be worth considering.