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A medium sized and attractive breed from the mountainous regions of Spain and France. This breed will thrive in difficult conditions.
Egg Color tinted
Egg Size Medium
Table Breeds Yes
Country of Origin Spain
Also called Euskal Oiloa or Marraduna Basque
Cold tolerant Somewhat
Landrace No
Great for beginners No
Free-range ability Yes! I'm very vigilant and active
Broodiness Somewhat
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing No
The Pita Pinta is the only chicken breed native to the Asturian region of Northern Spain where it traces its origins to the same chickens that were the foundational stock for the hardy Basque Hens.
Egg Color tinted
Egg Size Large
Average number of eggs per year 200 - 250
Gamefowl No
Table Breeds Yes
Country of Origin Spain
Cold tolerant Somewhat
Year of import(s) 2018
Landrace No
Great for beginners Yes
Free-range ability No
Broodiness Somewhat
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing No