A frizzle refers to a

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pattern in domesticated

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'') characterized by feathers that curl outwards, rather than lying flat as in most chickens. The frizzle type is not a separate

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, but a variety within breeds. Though all breeds of chickens may be frizzled; it is most commonly seen in breeds such as the

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, Pekin, and

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. Chickens with this pattern are sometimes referred to as frizzles. The gene which causes the frizzles' peculiar feathering is an incomplete dominant trait.

Uses

As a result of its unusual look, frizzles are primarily used as

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birds, and are included in most English language

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. There is a pure breed of chicken with this feature, known as the Frizzle breed.The Frizzle Society of Great Britain
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External links

PoultryHub Fancy Chicken Breeds - Frizzle
Chicken plumage patterns {{poultry-stub

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