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 a incomplete dominant trait.[1]

Not to be confused with the pure breed of chicken by this name, for which see Frizzle chicken (breed).
A Frizzle White Pekin

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

References
  1. "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.CS1 maint: location (link)
  2. The Frizzle Society of Great Britain
  • Graham, Chris (2006). Choosing and Keeping Chickens. 2-4 Heron Quays London E14 4JP: Octopus Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7537-1552-9.CS1 maint: location (link)
  • Heinricks, Christine (2007). How To Raise Chickens. Suite 200, 380 Jackson St, St Paul MN 55101: Voyageur Press. ISBN 978-0-7603-2828-6.CS1 maint: location (link)


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