Information on the Drenther chicken breed

Original, colorful domestic chicken

General information about the Drenther

Drente in the Netherlands is the place of origin of this laying breed, which belongs to the large fowl family. Little is known about their ancestors, but there are clear similarities with the Bankavia chicken. It is assumed that they, like the Friesian hen, originated from European wild breeds. The Drenther was not recognized as a breed by the BDRG.

Appearance of Drenthers

The red single comb and red wattles, as well as the white ear flaps, are typical of this breed. Like the Araucana, for example, this breed is available with or without a tail. The unfeathered legs are gray. The proud cocks weigh in at 2 kg.

Existing dwarf form

Yes, Drenthe bantam chicken (also not recognized)

Color strokes of Drenthers

wild colored lined
silver, wild-colored lined
yellow wild colored lined
blue wild colored lined
blue-silver with wild color edging
wild colored
silver wild colored
blue wild colored
yellow wild colored
blue silver wild colored
cobwebbed wild colored
silver-necked black
silver-necked blue
gold-necked black
gold-necked blue
red-shouldered white
red-shouldered silver wild-colored

Attitude of Drenthers

Drenthers are very grateful for plenty of space and exercise. They are good foragers and all in all a very robust and vital breed. Otherwise, they do not make any special demands when it comes to keeping them.

Character of Drenthers

These chickens are a very shy breed and unfortunately will not become tame with much effort. The ladies of this breed are very good breeders and mothers.

Eggs from Drenthe hens

The hens lay approx. 120 eggs weighing approx. 43g per year.