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This robust dual-purpose breed is one of the first Greenfire Farms imported. To this day, it remains a favorite. If you're looking for a gentle, productive breed, the light Sussex will outperform your expectations.
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| Egg Color |
tan |
| Egg Size |
Large |
| Average number of eggs per year |
240 - 260 |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
UK |
| Cold tolerant |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2013 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
Yes |
| Free-range ability |
No |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Low, 1:6 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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The Mechelen Turkey Head is currently very endangered in its native range, and good specimens with the desired, typical heads are rare.
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| Egg Color |
tinted |
| Egg Size |
Large |
| Gamefowl |
No |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Belgium |
| Also called |
Melchelse Kalkoen Kop |
| Cold tolerant |
Yes |
| Year of import(s) |
2021 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
Yes |
| Free-range ability |
No |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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These stunning lemon-cuckoo birds truly embody the essence of a dual-purpose breed. With their warm-toned plumage, gentle temperament, and hardiness, they make a charming and practical addition to any backyard flock.
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| Egg Color |
tan |
| Egg Size |
Jumbo |
| Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 230 |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Germany |
| Cold tolerant |
Yes |
| Year of import(s) |
2023 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
Yes |
| Free-range ability |
Moderately. |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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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.
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| 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 |
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Touted by the Germans as having the finest quality meat, the Sulmtaler is an excellent dual-purpose breed!
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| Egg Color |
tan |
| Egg Size |
Medium |
| Average number of eggs per year |
130 - 180 |
| Gamefowl |
No |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Austria |
| Cold tolerant |
Yes |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
Yes |
| Free-range ability |
No |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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This beautiful Swedish landrace breed possesses all the splendor and diversity of a field of wildflowers.
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| Egg Color |
tan |
| Egg Size |
Large |
| Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 200 |
| Gamefowl |
No |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Sweden |
| Also called |
Skånsk Blommehöna |
| Cold tolerant |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2012 |
| Landrace |
Yes |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Moderately. |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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