Friesian Chicken
The Friesian is an ancient breed of Chickens from the Netherlands, and in particular Friesland. According to archaeological evidence, the bird has existed there for a long time, around 1,000 years. The Friesian is a very small chicken breed, but a productive one at the same time. The hens lay plenty of eggs (around 230 white eggs per year) but are classified as non-sitters.
The Friesian is a flighty breed that has retained many of its wild instincts, such as strong flight and remarkable foraging abilities. They have single combs, small wattles, white earlobes, and slate-blue legs.
The standard colors for the Friesian are the gold penciled, the silver penciled and the chamois penciled. The chamois is the most unusual color of them all, and the most attractive one indeed. A bantam version is also available for the Friesian chicken breed.
Place of origin | The Netherlands |
Use | Laying eggs and ornamental |
Weight | Standard, male: 1.4 – 1.6 kg female: 1.2 – 1.4 kg Bantam, male: 550 – 650 g female: 450 – 550 g |
Comb type | Single comb |
Skin color | Grayish white |
Egg color | White |