I fell in love with Spitzhaubens at first sight. I have had several over the past 4 years and still love the breed. They are cute, quirky, friendly, and gentle. The hens are smallish but lay large eggs, they are excellent layers. Not a broody breed. I much prefer the compact size to big heavy hens I’ve had in the past.
My other favorite breed is the Sebright. I have just one hen. She is outspoken, feisty, responsive, super intelligent. She goes broody a LOT. I have let her raise several batches of chicks, including her own Sebright/Spitzhauben cross i call Sprights. I kept 5 Sprights. They are smaller than Spitzhaubens, larger than their mom, but just as feisty and smart. Excellent layers. 3 of them are compulsive broodies, however. (That gets old real quick.).
Spitzhaubens:
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And a “Spright” below:
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Mixed flock all together, a sea of black and white
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