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Poultry farming, like everything else in agriculture, requires a biological system which
in turn needs diversity to prosper. Recently, conscientious and demanding consumers have
been looking for alternatives in heritage poultry breeds.
Finding true heritage chicken is not easy, you certainly won't find it in most supermarkets.
It's only recently, and thanks to the efforts of a few dedicated farmers, that the Dark Cornish
Chicken and the Barred Plymouth Rock are available in small numbers and at certain times of
the year.
The Barred Plymouth Rock: This chicken's lineage is 150 years old, it was the first
chicken to be included in the American Poultry Standards of Perfection list, slightly
smaller breasted than the Dark Cornish.
The Dark Cornish: Also called "Indian Game", it provided the genes for many of the
modern commercial breeds. It was originally developed for its meat which is dark and not
unlike pheasant.
The common trait of heritage poultry breeds is their superb flavor and firmer texture. Too
precious to be cooked like a plain supermarket chicken, take the time to check out the
recommended cooking methods for these meats suggested by top chefs in the web.
Heritage chicken breeds can only be raised naturally which takes three times longer,
but the main idea of consuming heritage poultry breeds is preventing their genetic erosion.
Maintaining the genetic diversity of heritage breeds is essential for the future, and the
best way to do this is by creating a demand for them by eating them.
To find a farm raising heritage breeds of chicken near you, or to order heritage meats online,
browse the LocalHarvest website.
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Photo by Campo Lindo Farm
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