Cornish (chicken)
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The Cornish is a breed of chicken originating in the English county of Cornwall. It is known as the Indian Game in the UK.
It is a large, stocky breed, and is often crossed with other breeds to enhance meat production. There are two varieties, the Cornish Game and the Jubilee Cornish Game. The Cornish Game is dark blue - green in colour, with brown patterning on the hens. Jubilee Cornish Game are much lighter, and less stocky than their counterparts. They are usually light wheaten in colour, with light brown patterning.
They are relatively poor egg layers.
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