Ixworth (chicken)

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The Ixworth is a breed of chicken originating in the village of Ixworth in Suffolk, England. It is a dual-purpose fowl that comes in single, white-feathered variety. Developed in 1932, it was created from crosses of the white types of Sussex, Minorca, Orpington and Indian Game chickens. With the white skin valued in the British market, it is especially suited to meat production. They have pea combs and lay a fair amount of eggs.

References

Graham, Chris (2006). Choosing and Keeping Chickens. 2-4 Heron Quays London E14 4JP: Octopus Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7938-0601-0.
"Ixworth 2008 Watchlist; Category 2, Endangered". rbst.org.uk. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Archived from the original on 2008-06-24. Retrieved 2008-06-25.

External links

Ixworths at feathersite.com, including photos

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