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Brabanter

The Standard lists the Netherlands as the Brabanter’s Country of origin; however, other literature states that this could be an ancient breed dating back further than these claims suggest. There are paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries that show birds very similar to Brabanters. Around the beginning of the 20th century they were nearly extinct in the Netherlands, but were recreated from different German breeds. This breed is closely related to Owl Beards and has been crossed with them for the breed’s survival in the past. While they are Ornamental they are also bred for their production of white eggs, which they lay fairly regularly. There eggs can be white white or slightly tinted.

The American Poultry Association has not yet recognized Cream and Gold Brabanters as a Standard Breed of Fowl.

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Detail Value
Breed Purpose
Ornamental
Comb
V-Shaped
Broodiness
Seldom
Climate Tolerance
All Climates
Egg Productivity
Medium
Egg Size
Large
Egg Color
White
Breed Temperament
Friendly,Flighty,Bears confinement well,Shy
Breed Colors/Varieties
In the US: Cream and Gold
Outside of US: Self-Black, White, Blue-Laced, Cuckoo, Golden Black Half-Moon Spangled, Silver Black Half-Moon Spangled, Yellow White Half-Moon Spangled, Golden Blue Half-Moon Spangled, and Lavender.
Breed Size
Large Fowl

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January 12, 2012 at 1:52 pm
hallerlake
Reviewed by hallerlake
Pros: Good layers, good personalities, good foragers
Cons: Good Brabanters are hard to find

These are not lap chickens, but they are friendly and curious. They have to be in the middle of whatever I am doing.



Article: Brabanter

Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Ornamental
Comb: V-Shaped
Broodiness: Seldom
Climate Tolerance: All Climates

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: Medium
Egg Size: Large
Egg Color: White

Breed Temperament:

Friendly,Flighty,Bears confinement well,Shy

Breed Colors / Varieties:

In the US: Cream and Gold Outside of US: Self-Black, White, Blue-Laced, Cuckoo, Golden Black Half-Moon Spangled, Silver Black Half-Moon Spangled, Yellow White Half-Moon Spangled, Golden Blue Half-Moon Spangled, and Lavender.

Breed Details:

I have found Brabanters to be a very friendly breed as well as an excellent egg layer. However, they can be flighty unless handled regularly and are somewhat difficult to really tame. They are active foragers, and are not as vulnerable to predators while ranging as many other crested fowl are. Their crest is tight and points forward, which does not block their vision. Along with their crest they have muffs and a beard. {I would like to thank HandH Poultry for providing info for this page}

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