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New Hampshire designates official state poultry

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The Associated Press

CONCORD, N.H. — A chicken breed known for its ability to withstand cold winters is now the official state poultry of New Hampshire. But it still runs afoul of the law despite its special status.

With birds named “Peachy" and "Rusty" looking on, N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu on June 18, signed a bill bestowing top honors on the New Hampshire Red, touted by supporters for its hardiness, intelligence and other qualities they said match the state's residents. Students from Canaan Elementary School who proposed the legislation joined Sununu for the signing.

"It was really fun. . .

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