Of the hundreds of chicken breeds out there, only one always looks dressed to attend a wedding The Delaware chicken wears delicate lace every single day, just in case a ceremony is about to start Most backyard flocks lean on Rhode Island Reds, Ameraucanas, Barred Rocks, Australorps, or ISA Browns, and far too few include this dainty yet meaty heritage bird If you want a flock with a little extra elegance and plenty of practical value, the Delaware deserves a closer look