What breed of chicken is a 'Battery Hen'?

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What breed of chicken is a 'Battery Hen'?

What's the official name for battery hens?

2007-09-17 08:41:56 · 3 answers · asked by Pie and Mash 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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A battery hen can be any breed of chicken that is confined to a small cage, but in the US the standard battery breed is a White Leghorn hen. In the UK, Rhode Island Red hens are also commonly used.

2007-09-17 13:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mary M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Leghorn Chicken.

2007-09-17 10:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Electric Fowls.

2007-09-17 08:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by veg_rose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋