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Country of origin | United States of America |
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Comb type | single |
Color | blue |
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official bird of the State of Delaware |
The Delaware Blue Hen or Blue Hen of Delaware is a blue strain of American gamecock. Under the name Blue Hen Chicken it is the official bird of the State of Delaware. It is the emblem or mascot of several institutions in the state, among them the sports teams of the University of Delaware.