| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Breed Purpose | Ornamental |
| Comb | Single |
| Broodiness | Frequent |
| Climate Tolerance | All Climates |
| Egg Productivity | Medium |
| Egg Size | Small |
| Egg Color | Light Brown |
| Breed Temperament | Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Docile |
| Breed Colors/Varieties | Wheaten, Spangled, Red Pyle, Barred, BB Red, Crele, Black, Self Blue, Blue Breasted Red, Silver Duckwing, Mille Fleur, Blue, Fawn, Brassy Back, Mottled, White, Splash, Quail and Blue Red. |
| Breed Size | Bantam |
| Model Name/Type | MPN | EAN/UPC |
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I've had on little hen who I absolutely adored. Instead of clucking, she'd have this dinosaur like squeak/roar. She was very mild tempered. Didn't mind being picked up and held. Unfortunately, she was light enough to get a little "lift" in her flight, so was able to get over the fence of their pen. Because of that, she was snatched away by a hawk 
. I would definitely love to own one again.
Some of the most beautiful birds in all of Chickendom. I enjoyed them but only as ornamentals..little too flighty for my tastes.
Until I met Marans, this was my all time favorite breed. I had every color at one point. Great foragers, great pets. Most of the roosters were sweet as could be, and that seemed to be hereditary.
The hens were reasonable layers of white eggs and excellent mothers. Boys and girls alike can fly well. They handle confinement well, but only if there is a roof! They tend to tame easily and lead by example, hen raised chicks learning the human means no harm. The broodies take their job seriously, being diligent and sometimes aggressive. Some will even steal eggs from other nests, more than they can handle, and they will set until something hatches, even if they're setting golf balls.
Fun little birds with likable personalities.
Breed Details: Old English are a very hardy breed. They handle cold and heat exceptionally well. They are excellent foragers and will easily adapt to a wild life (so be sure to keep an eye on your flock if you let them range!). It can be difficult to house multiple males together, but if they were raised together as chicks there shouldn't be a problem. Never approach a male from the front. Cocks see this as a challenge and may attack. Grasp your male by the shoulders first then pick him up. Females are very sweet and timid. They love to be handled and babied, and are known to be superb broodies. If you are new to Old English and plan on showing them, please keep in mind that competition is usually very stiff and donÂt be discouraged if you donÂt do well! ETA: info referenced from APA and ABA Standards and personal experience. Info provided by MoodyChicken Pictures Provided by Shay20 |
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