Information on the Antwerp Bearded Dwarf chicken breed

Small chicken – great variety of colors

General information about the Antwerp Bearded Dwarf

The Antwerp Bearded Dwarf is an original dwarf chicken that was bred in Belgium in the middle of the 19th century. A special feature of this breed is that there are 24 recognized colours in Germany. There are also other colors in other countries and the country of origin. Close relatives are Grubber bearded dwarfs, Ukkeler bearded dwarfs, Everberger bearded dwarfs, Watermaalscher bearded dwarfs and Bosvoorder bearded dwarfs.

Appearance of Antwerp bearded dwarfs

These pretty chickens are not only adorned with a rich red crest but also a thick chin and cheek beard that covers the ear discs and wattles. The legs are usually blue except in the barred variety, where they are flesh-colored. Cocks weigh up to 700g.

Existing large mold

No

Colors of Antwerp bearded dwarfs

black
red
white
pearl gray
blue lined
beaded
silver black lined
quail-colored
blue quail
silver quail color
pearl gray quail
yellow black columbia
yellow blue columbia
white black columbia
golden-necked
blue gold-necked
silver-necked
red saddled
black and white piebald
pearl gray white piebald
gold porcelain-colored
isabell porcelain colored
yellow with white spots

Keeping Antwerp bearded dwarfs

They require relatively little housing space and are not sensitive to the cold due to their lush plumage in the head area. Dwarf cockerels start crowing very early and do so very loudly. It is also advisable to provide these animals with a so-called all-round drinker, in which the water level is lower and their beards do not get wet.

Character of Antwerp bearded dwarfs

Bearded dwarfs are friendly but also lively animals. With good care, these cheeky chickens quickly become tame and trusting. However, their rather nervous nature means that the roosters sometimes mess with people during the mating season. The hens very rarely get into a breeding mood, but when they do, the hens lead their offspring safely.

Eggs from Antwerp bearded dwarf hens

The hens lay approx. 90 white to cream-colored eggs with an impressive weight of up to 35g.