Description: Details on the
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Characteristics of Chickens-
Chickens come in many shapes and sizes
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They lay eggs with colors that range from pure white, dark brown, speckled & olive green -
The female lays around from none to 365 eggs in a year, or one a day
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The layers will start laying eggs from 6-8 months of age -
Typical country chicken will lay around 25 - 100 eggs/year
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There are also breeds which are intended specifically for meat production
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Chickens mature at different rates, depending on nutrition, breeds & environmental factors
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