Birchen Standard Old English

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: All Other Standard Breeds, Game Class
• Weights – Hen ——-4  lbs
  Rooster——5 lbs
  Pullet——-3 1/2 lbs
  Cockerel—–4 lbs
• Purpose – Egg Laying; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color – Cream or Tinted
• Egg Production – poor – 120 eggs per year
• Egg Size: Small-Medium
• Temperament: Active/Flighty
• Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
• Broody: Setters
• Mating Ratio: 6 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 4+ feet
• Country of Origin – Europe
• APA: No
• TLC: Yes, Threatened Status. Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: “Cackle Hatchery®  Poultry Breeding Farm” developing our bloodline or strain of Old English Game Standard Chicken since 1974.