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Blue Hen Chicken |
State bird of: Delaware |
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Description |
| The Blue Hen Chicken, native to southeast Asia, was made state bird of Delaware in 1935. It has been a popular icon since it was used in cock fights during the Revolutionary War era.
The Blue Hen Chicken is a colorful bird. It has a slate-gray body, a featherless red face, a small reddish crest, and long legs. Blue Hen Chickens have a hierarchical social system. One male (cock) normally dominates all of the other chickens. |
Diet |
| Grains. |
Range and Habitat |
| Domesticated. They live on farms throughout the United States. |
Status |
| The Blue hen chicken is common. |