Hamburg/Hamburgh
Hamburgh Black Female
Hamburg/Hamburgh
The Hamburg chicken variety originates from the Netherlands. Though small, these active birds are well renowned for their ability to lay up to 220 eggs a year, and also a good feed-to-egg ratio and quick maturation. There are approximately 10 popular breeds of the Hamburg variety, some include the silver and golden spangled variety. The Hamburg display a high tendency to be nervous around people. Though ornamental in nature, the Hamburg is an efficient forager, however, eggs produced are often quite small.
Classification
Soft feather – light
Appearance
Several colours; black with a green sheen, silver or gold spangled or pencilled varieties all with white ear lobes.
Weight
| Cock | 1.8 – 2.3 Kg |
| Hen | 1.8 Kg |
| Cockerel | 2.0 Kg |
| Pullet | 1.75 Kg |
Bantam Variety Hamburgh
| Rooster | 680 – 790 g |
| Hen | 620 – 740 g |
Egg Colour
White
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