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Henrique the Half Dark Brahma, Half Saipan Chicken

Henrique

Henrique was rehomed from a local farm.

She is an ambassador for the agricultural industry and how people can use consumer choice to impact the environment in a positive way.

Species

Half Dark Brahma, Half Saipan Chicken

Gallus gallus domesticus (Birds)

Conservation Status

IUCN: Not Evaluated

Native To

North America (domesticated)

Species Lifespan

Wild: Unknown

Captivity: 5-8 years

Date of Birth

2020

Sex

Female

Arrived at Alveus

August 2022

Enclosure

Chicken Coop

Did you know?

The closest wild relative of domestic chickens, like Henrique, are red junglefowl. While our commercial layers have been selectively bred to lay over 300 eggs per year, their wild counterparts only lay around 12 eggs per year.

The difference in egg yield between the two species highlights the impact that selective breeding can have on the process of domestication.

Animal Quest #1: Chicken Edition

Learn more about Henrique on Animal Quest

Henrique the Half Dark Brahma, Half Saipan Chicken
Henrique the Half Dark Brahma, Half Saipan Chicken
Henrique the Half Dark Brahma, Half Saipan Chicken

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