Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Not applicable
• Weights: Hen—–4 lbs
  Rooster——5 lbs
  Pullet—4 lbs
  Cockerel—–5 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Egg Laying; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color: White
• Egg Production: Fair, approximately 220-280 eggs per yr
• Egg Size: Small-Medium
• Temperament: Active/Flighty
• Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
• Broody: Variable
• Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 4+ feet
• Country of Origin: Switzerland
• APA: No
• TLC: Threatened Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhaubens since 1991.