Birchen Standard Old English

The Birchen Standard Old English is a great choice for anyone in need of a new hen for raising chicks, and ideal if you have a free range flock. This bird has a straight comb, black and green colored legs, and a medium/high station. It is one of the 18 varieties of Standard Old English game fowl we have available, and like all of them, it is genetically hardy and will live a long, healthy life. Browse our website to learn more about our Standard Old English game fowls, and place your order for the Birchen Standard Old English today!

Breed Facts:

• Poultry Show Class: All Other Standard Breeds, Game Class
• Weights – Hen ——-4  lbs
  Rooster——5 lbs
  Pullet——-3 1/2 lbs
  Cockerel—–4 lbs
• Purpose – Egg Laying; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color – Cream or Tinted
• Egg Production – poor – 120 eggs per year
• Egg Size: Small-Medium
• Temperament: Active/Flighty
• Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
• Broody: Setters
• Mating Ratio: 6 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 4+ feet
• Country of Origin – Europe
• APA: No
• TLC: Yes, Threatened Status. Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: “Hatchery®  Poultry Breeding Farm” developing our bloodline or strain of Old English Game Standard Chicken since 1974.