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The Appenzellar Spitzhauben originated in Switzerland. Large fowl are found but bantams were not in existence until recently in Germany where they are working on downsizing the Spitzhauben breed. The breed was named after the ladies' lace bonnets of Appenzellerland. The word "spitzhauben" means pointed bonnet.
In the 1950's, at Dr. Albert McGraw's request, a German friend of his brought him over three dozen eggs back from Germany. Dr. McGraw's line was the only line of Spitzhaubens in the United States for many years; as such, you can be certain that all of the Spitzhaubens here in the United States can be traced back to his stock. There are a few dedicated breeders here in the United States, so the breed is slowly making a comeback.
In the 1950's, at Dr. Albert McGraw's request, a German friend of his brought him over three dozen eggs back from Germany. Dr. McGraw's line was the only line of Spitzhaubens in the United States for many years; as such, you can be certain that all of the Spitzhaubens here in the United States can be traced back to his stock. There are a few dedicated breeders here in the United States, so the breed is slowly making a comeback.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Breed Purpose | Ornamental |
| Comb | V-Shaped |
| Broodiness | Seldom |
| Climate Tolerance | All Climates |
| Egg Productivity | Medium |
| Egg Size | Medium |
| Egg Color | White |
| Breed Temperament | Friendly,Not bear confinementwell,Calm,Quiet,Shy,Docile |
| Breed Colors/Varieties | Silver Spangled/Silver Crescent, Golden Spangled and Blacks are found in the UK and USA. Light/soft feathered. |
| Breed Size | Large Fowl |
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User Reviews: Appenzeller Spitzhauben
April 5, 2012 at 2:43 am
February 24, 2012 at 10:14 am
Pros: Cute birds
Cons: More "polish" looking
Cons: More "polish" looking
I have 2 AS from a hatchery. They are very, very friendly little birds.They lay well for me and seem to always be chattering to anybody and everybody.
My son wanted these last year and so we ordered 2 for fun. They have been just that...lots of fun! One of them always wants to roost on the porch for a couple of hours and be carried to the coop every night! I finally got her to where I can call her to the coop...lol...
Very Nice birds!
January 12, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Pros: Fair layers of good sized eggs, good foragers, great personalities
Cons: Like to fly and roost in trees, may be difficult to keep in yard unless wings are clipped.
Cons: Like to fly and roost in trees, may be difficult to keep in yard unless wings are clipped.
Good Spitzhaubens can be hard to find in the USA. Most have a lot of Polish in them, but they are out there if you look hard enough.
January 18, 2012 at 7:38 am
Reviewed by EweSheep
Pros: Beautiful, very good layers, calm, non flighty and gentle for kids, can handle confinement well (coop and run set up), good forager, frugal
Cons: Likes to roost in trees, free ranging
Cons: Likes to roost in trees, free ranging
The Spitzhaubens are one of my favorite breeds! Very flashy, they are not afraid to "show off" their beauty. Roosters are very gentle toward kids. Very good white egg layers, and known to be a non broody breed however rare incidents do happen that they will brood and raise chicks successfully while others would brood but not want to raise chicks. I find the hens to be very gentle, not nervous in temperment or flighty. Very hardy in winter, rarely I have problems with frostbitten combs and wattles but it is to be expected. They don't mind the heat in the summer as long water (with electrolites) and shade is provided. Good range birds, forage for themselves quite well, and when free ranging, they would roost in trees if allowed.
There is much work to be done for the Spitzhaubens in the United States to correct the spangling, the "mohawk", it should NEVER be Polish top hat and feathers pointing forward. Legs should be slate, not blue or pale pinkish blue like I have seen in some Spitzes. Other colors are being developed.
Would I recommend this breed for a beginner? Yes I definately would!
Article: Appenzeller Spitzhauben
Breed Details: Well proportioned round body, crest must be tipped forward over face. V comb and should not have any side sprigs. Large nostrils. Eyes are dark brown. No beards or muffs, unlike the Brabanter. Skin is white and legs must be blue or slate in color. Not flighty or nervous like Leghorns. Friendly and quiet. Can stand confinement in coop and run enclosures but not in cages unless they are chicks or recovering from illness. Great active forager and excellent fliers. Good egg to feed ratio. Good layer of eggs, with production roughly between 140 to 160 white eggs per year. With patience and time, Appenzeller Speizhaubens can become very friendly and unafraid of human touch. |
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