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[4] [5] A crossbred variety of chicken was produced from a male of a naturally double-breasted Cornish strain, and a female of a tall, large-boned strain of white Plymouth Rocks. [6] This first attempt at a meat crossbreed was introduced in the 1930s and became dominant in the 1960s.
A roasted Cornish game hen A Cornish game hen ready for the oven. Cornish game hen (also Rock Cornish game hen) is the USDA-approved name for a particular variety of broiler chicken, produced from a cross between the Cornish and White Plymouth Rock chicken breeds, that is served young and immature, weighing no more than two pounds (900 g) ready to cook.
The Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat. The Cornish Rex only has down hair . Most breeds of cat have three different types of hair in their coats: the outer fur or " guard hairs ", a middle layer called the " awn hair "; and the down hair or undercoat, which is very fine and about 1 cm long.
In the United States the name was changed in the early twentieth century to Cornish. A white variant, the White Cornish , was developed there at about the same time, and is much used in modern industrial chicken meat production in many parts of the world, either for cross-breeding to produce hybrid broilers , or to produce fast-growing " game ...
Pet owners must often make difficult decisions but a quality of life chart may help! Also, it's time to schedule a photo with Santa at the shelter. ...
Obesity in pets occurs when excessive adipose tissue accumulates in the body, [1] and is generally defined as occurring when an animal's body weight is at least 20% greater than its optimal body weight. [2] Obesity is associated with metabolic and hormonal changes, and can predispose pets to illnesses like orthopedic disease, diabetes, and cancer.
An "intact" (i.e., not castrated) adult male is called a bull. A father bull is called a sire with reference to his offspring, such as in the herd book or purebred records. A female bovine that has not yet had a calf is known as a heifer. An adult female that has had her first calf (or second calf, depending upon regional usage) is called a cow ...
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