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.
Half Dark Brahma, Half Saipan Chicken
Gallus gallus domesticus (Birds)
IUCN: Not Evaluated
North America (domesticated)
Wild: Unknown
Captivity: 5-8 years
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.
Learn more about Henrique on Animal Quest