[Ag-eq] Chicken Breed

[nfoster at extremezone.com]

They would certainly make for a colorful flock!

They sound promising.

Nella

`Quoting Susan Roe <dogwoodfarm at verizon.net>:

> Here is an interesting breed I found at Murray McMurray Hatchery.  I haven't
> ordered any chicks from them because I had rather do it locally, but they are
> looking more and more interesting to me.  I think I will also send two more
> breed informations.  Their contact information is listed at the end.
>
> Pioneer
> Green: available. Blue: limited availability. Red: not available.
>
> Pioneer
> The Pioneer chicken is considered to be a dual purpose bird. It has one of
> the most unique feather color patterns we have ever seen. No two birds look
> alike!
> The hens lay large brown eggs and the males reach market weight in around 12
> weeks.
>
> Grows faster and is heavier than the Red Range. Breast meat configuration is
> similar to the the Red Ranger, proportional to the dark meat, on a long keel.
> Live to dressed weight yield averages 70% - approximately 5 lbs.
>
> It has yellow skin, shanks and beak. Feather color is black, yellow, red,
> gold, copper, orange and white. This bird is suited for any environment.
>
> Also called Rainbows or Dixie Rainbows in the industry.
>
> Murray McMurray Hatchery
> PO BOX 458
> 191 Closz Drive
> Webster City, Iowa 50595
> Phone: 515-832-3280
>
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