Varieties:
Dark
White
White Laced Red
Buff
Standard
Weights: Cock-10-1 /2 pounds; hen-8 pounds; cockerel-8-1/2 pounds; pullet-6-1/2
pounds.
Skin Color:
Yellow.
Egg Shell Color:
Brown.
Use: Developed
as the ultimate meat bird, the Cornish has contributed its genes to build the
vast broiler industry of the world, Its muscle development and arrangement give
excellent carcass shape.
Origin: Cornish
were developed in the shire (county) of Cornwall, England where they were known
as "Indian Games". They show the obvious influence of Malay and other
oriental blood. They were prized for their large proportion of white meat and
its fine texture.
Characteristics:
The Cornish has a broad, well muscled body. Its legs are of large diameter and
widely spaced. The deep set eyes, projecting brows and strong, slightly curved
beak give the Cornish a rather cruel expression. Cornish males are often
pugnacious and the chicks tend to be more cannibalistic than some breeds. Good
Cornish are unique and impressive birds to view. The feathers are short and
held closely to the body, and may show exposed areas of skin. Cornish need
adequate protection during very cold weather as their feathers offer less
insulation than can be found on most other chickens. Because of their short
feathers and wide compact bodies, Cornish are deceptively heavy. Due to their
shape, good Cornish often experience poor fertility and artificial mating is
suggested. Cornish are movers and need space to exercise and develop their
muscles. The old males get stiff in their legs if they do not receive
sufficient exercise. The females normally go broody but because of their very
minimal feathers can cover relatively fewer eggs. They are very protective
mothers but are almost too active to be good brood hens.
Content:
Chicken Breeds
and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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