Campine

/ˈkæmpaɪn/ noun

Definition

A breed of medium-sized chicken with reddish-gold or silvery plumage, originally developed in Belgium and valued for egg and meat production.

Etymology

From Campine, a region in Belgium where the breed was developed and standardized. Agricultural breeds are typically named after their region of origin to indicate authenticity.

Kelly Says

Campine chickens are a window into how humans engineered animals long before genetics existed—Belgian farmers selectively bred for specific feather patterns and productivity, creating a breed so distinctive you can recognize it instantly!

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