Frizzle (chicken plumage)
A frizzle refers to a plumage pattern in domesticated chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) characterized by feathers that curl outwards, rather than lying flat as in most chickens. The frizzle type is not a separate breed, but a variety within breeds. Though all breeds of chickens may be frizzled; it is most commonly seen in breeds such as the Cochin, Pekin, and Polish.[1] Chickens with this pattern are sometimes referred to as frizzles. The gene which causes the frizzles' peculiar feathering is an incomplete dominant trait.[1]
Uses
As a result of its unusual look, frizzles are primarily used as exhibition birds, and are included in most English language poultry standards.
There is a pure breed of chicken with this feature, known as the Frizzle breed.[2]
See also
- Frizzle (chicken breed), a specific breed with this feature
References
- ^ a b "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens". Damerow, Gail (1995). Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens. 210 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247: Storey Publishing. pp. 2, 175. ISBN 978-1-58017-325-4.
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- Graham, Chris (2006). Choosing and Keeping Chickens. London: Octopus Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7537-1552-9.
- Heinricks, Christine (2007). How To Raise Chickens. St Paul, MN: Voyageur Press. ISBN 978-0-7603-2828-6.
External links
- PoultryHub Fancy Chicken Breeds - Frizzle
