Are these two breeds the same, or do they have different origins? I've heard them referred to as Dutch or Swiss, and some sites use the names interchangeably. Thanks!
No, they are NOT the same. Brabanters: http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGA/Brab/BRKBrabanter.html Appenzeller Spitzhaubens: http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGA/Spitz/BRKSpitzhauben.html
Thanks. I had seen those sites. My confusion came from a "breeder's" website. It described the Brabanters, and said they were also called Appenzellers. Perhaps I won't purchase from that "breeder"!
Brabanters are from Belgium. (Very Rare) Appenzellers are from Switzerland. I just got some young birds of each yesterday.
Quote:Good idea! I second that motion! Smart thing to pass it up when breeders use it interchangeably or mixed them up.