it started raining after Neffy's time outside - we didn't get to let everyone else out... here, she has some nice blue iridescence - she's quite a little charmer - first to greet us, never runs and hides... she was very pampered where she came from. we can tell...
That is very interesting, but not too surprising. I think they should consider genetic diversity too. Factory breed lines are carefully guarded and there must be quite a bit of inbreeding. Backyard flocks have a better chance of having more robust birds. It's good to know the worst is over anyway.
