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Redcap

Recaps originate from Derbyshire, England in around 1870. They are great foragers and layers with some meat potential, some males will reach 6.5-7lbs. They should also be considered rare, as very few people keep them.

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Breed Purpose
Dual Purpose
Comb
Rose
Broodiness
Seldom
Climate Tolerance
All Climates
Egg Productivity
High
Egg Size
Medium
Egg Color
White
Breed Temperament
Wild / restless,Shy
Breed Colors/Varieties
One variety- Reddish brown feathers with some black.
Breed Size
Large Fowl

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February 9, 2012 at 7:50 pm
greatergraceoffbg
Reviewed by greatergraceoffbg
Pros: A tasty table bird
Cons: None

I ordered 25 Redcaps to get a flock going at about 13. They did well and as is the custom with too many roosters, I harvested one for dinner. My mom complimented the flavor, but my cooking was fairly simple. I too noticed a difference, as did my Dad. Doing comparisons over time we concluded that the Redcaps indeed were unique in their delicious flavor. I had that flock going until I was about 21. I began working offshore and had to sell most of my birds including these. I'd love to get more!



Article: Redcap

Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Dual Purpose
Comb: Rose
Broodiness: Seldom
Climate Tolerance: All Climates

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: High
Egg Size: Medium
Egg Color: White

Breed Temperament:

Wild / restless,Shy

Breed Colors / Varieties:

One variety- Reddish brown feathers with some black.

Breed Details:

Recaps like to forage without the presence of humans. They don't like to be confined or shown. They have a huge rose comb around 3 1/4 inches by around 2 1/2 inches and about half the size in females. Chicks are bright yellow with black on their head and back. They need plenty of space to forage and prefer little or no confinement. They produce lots of eggs every year approximately 200. ***AWAITING PICS***

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