Silver Duckwing Standard Old English

$34.50

We have more than a dozen varieties of Standard Old English game fowl available, including the Silver Duckwing Standard Old English.

We have more than a dozen varieties of Standard Old English game fowl available, including the Silver Duckwing Standard Old English. Like all of the breeds we offer at Hatchery®, we have been developing and perfecting this one for years. This black and white feathered chicken has a straight comb and pearl colored legs, and it is genetically a very hardy bird. The hens make great brooding mothers, and the breed in general is known for its gameness. For more details about the Silver Duckwing Standard Old English, contact Hatchery® today!

 

Breed Facts

  • Poultry Show Class: Other Standard Breeds, Game Class
  • Weights – Hen ——- 4 bs
    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: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1938
  • 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.