Chickens bred in the United States of America are very popular with poultry farmers in many countries of the world. Among the birds of the egg and meat-egg direction of productivity, breeds such as New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Araucan and others are distinguished. The most popular American meat breed is the Plymouth Rock.
The main distinguishing features of American breeds of chickens are unpretentiousness to the conditions of detention, endurance and a high level of productivity. All chickens have a calm, balanced character. They are active and energetic, absolutely not aggressive and easily and quickly get along with feathered pets of other breeds.
American chickens are good laying hens. Their average annual egg production is about 200-220 eggs. Weight on average ranges from two to two and a half kilograms. The safety of the young is quite high.
Among all the breeds of chickens bred in America, California grays are becoming more and more popular and popular. In addition to good egg production, reaching 200 eggs per year, the bird is distinguished by tasty and juicy meat. These feathered pets have a small head, on which a beautiful, neat leaf-shaped comb is placed. The plumage of the bird is lush, bright, striped. The weight of laying hens reaches two kilograms, roosters – up to three kilograms. In hens, the plumage color is darker than in roosters. The eye color of California gray chickens is red-brown. Their back is quite wide, and the chest is slightly convex and very powerful, the body is elongated. Like all other breeds, these birds quickly get used to new conditions and a new climate. They eat almost everything, they have a great appetite. Almost all chickens after hatching from eggs survive, they are strong, grow quickly and gain weight.
