The report analyzed meat cases at major supermarkets across 29 U.S. states, with white striping disease found in all but 1% of the chicken inventory, the animal welfare group said.

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Studies have not indicated, as of yet, that white striping poses a health threat. But it does seem to be a deterrent to shoppers, who may avoid the most obviously striped chicken. It also may affect ...

That prize went to Rainbow, a white silkie chicken cared for by 4-year-old Justice Barnes-Medina. He also helped color the feathers around Rainbow's legs to give her a true rainbow look.