Greenfire Farms - Switzerland

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Switzerland

Spitzhauben

Who doesn't want a chicken that looks like a dalmatian with a Mohawk? The Appenzeller Spitzhauben is one of our most visually interesting breeds, and Greenfire Farms went all the way to Switzerland to find and import champion bloodlines.

Egg Color	white
Egg Size	Medium
Average number of eggs per year	150 - 180
Gamefowl	No
Table Breeds	No
Country of Origin	Switzerland
Also called	Appenzeller Spitzhauben
Cold tolerant	Yes
Year of import(s)	2019
Landrace	No
Great for beginners	No
Free-range ability	Yes! I'm very vigilant and active
Broodiness	Not often to never
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio	Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing	No