The process is called artificial selection.
selective breeding
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Artificial Selection. :)
No breeds were involved in the creation of this breed.
because god wanted to make them, and i am happy about that.
Some specific breeds of chicken are rare or endangered. But chickens in general are not. You can learn more about rare and endangered breeds in the USA via: The Livestock Conservancy The American Livestock Breed Conservancy
Cattle breeding or selective breeding or transitioning from ranching to dairy farming.
Because it reminds them of the history that they are holding when they raise heritage breeds. Raising heritage breeds is kind of a reminder for people to not forget the old-days when these type of livestock were commonly used.
They aren't really. They do make good livestock guardians and some breeds are used for wool, bot other than that, not much.
Donald F. Malin has written: 'The evolution of breeds' -- subject(s): Cattle, Livestock, Swine
Kathryn Dun has written: 'Beautiful sheep' -- subject(s): Photography of livestock, Sheep breeds, Pictorial works
Well, the chicken as a whole is not endangered, but certain breeds are. For example, the Campine and the Sumatra are two breeds out of many that are critically endangered. Check out the American Breed Conservancy list website for more endangered poultry and livestock!
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