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What Kind of Chicken Is a White Chicken? Exploring Breeds and Purpose

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A staggering majority of commercially processed meat chickens have white feathers, a trait selectively bred for cleaner-looking carcasses. But what kind of chicken is a white chicken, and what are its different forms? The term 'white chicken' refers to a plumage color found in a wide variety of breeds, each with unique characteristics and purposes.