On average, the rooster’s weight about 2 kg and the hens about 1.6 kg. This variety is exceedingly rare, and most hatcheries don't even offer them, whether as eggs or day-old chicks. Flyers, they can often clear fences, although they do adapt well to confinement. The term “spitzhauben” means pointed bonnet. Besonders agile Landhuhnrassen fallen in diese Kategorie, als Beispiele seien Italiener, Appenzeller Spitzhauben und Brakel genannt. Their "speckled" coloring gives them some camouflage from predators, too. They are white with pretty black polka-dots, giving them a cheery, unusual appearance, with their funny, feathery heads. Males will have a larger, lighter spot on their heads, and lighter colored legs, too. Your purchase will include eggs of at least 4 of the following breeds: The elegant Hamburgs are petite and active--and they are an old, traditional breed whose origin goes back hundreds of years. They are kept chiefly for pleasure and exhibition. Chicks from these eggs will hatch approximately 50% blue, 25% black and  25% splash. These fluffy little birds look as if they're covered with fur rather than feathers.Silkies are actually fairly good layers, although their eggs are small and the hens often take breaks in laying to go broody and try to hatch eggs! Hamburgs eat little to produce their prolific numbers of small to medium white eggs, so they cost less to feed than many other breeds. In temperament, the Spitzhauben is very active and tends to be a little flighty. Hens' combs may lay to one side, like a scarlet rose tucked behind one ear, while the males' comb will stand up like a crown. He is lively, high-spirited, self-assured, reliable, and fearless. If this breed is to be contained they will need a high fence or one with a cover to keep them from flying out. I am new to backyard chickens. (function(){var k='0521688706',d=document,l=d.location,c=d.cookie;function f(n){if(c){var i=c.indexOf(n+'=');if(i>-1){var j=c.indexOf(';',i);return escape(c.substring(i+n.length+1,j<0?c.length:j))}}}var x=f('__utmx'),xx=f('__utmxx'),h=l.hash; Golden Lakenvelders are beautiful with black-on-golden markings, white skin and slate colored legs. The breed is also cold hardy. Als Ersatzbeschäftigung zum Hüten sind Hundesportarten wie Agility ideal. This chicken breed may be quiet and friendly in nature, but they do not like being confined. Tall and a good 15 pounds. Available within 14 daysWe offer the beautiful Silver Spangled variety! He put my 3 yr old in the ER. They are tough and live a long time and of course are so pretty. Region . They can be little show-offs! In both England and Holland, they were such faithful layers that a common name for them is "the Dutch Everyday Layer." Appenzeller Spitzhauben; Whiting True Blue "Laced Blue Belles" Cream Legbar; Olive Egger "Spritings" "SPEMANI" Blue/ Black/Splash Ameraucana ; Buff Ameraucana; Whiting True Blue. I love my Appenzellers. Variety of.