Information on the German Reichshuhn chicken breed

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General information about the German Reichshuhn

German Reichshuhn, is a dual-purpose breed and was bred in Germany around 1895 from Sussex, Brahma, Orpington, Minorka and Italians. The breed is rare and has been added to the Red List of endangered livestock breeds.

Appearance of German Reichshühnern

The head is adorned with a red rose crest, ear flaps and wattles are also red. The beak is slightly greyish to light yellow, the legs are white to flesh-colored. The iris is orange. Reichshuhn cocks weigh approx. 3.5 kg.

Existing dwarf form

Yes, German Dwarf Reichshuhn

Color varieties of German Reichshühnern

white
black
birch
gold black edged
silver black edged
light
yellow black columbia
red
striped

Keeping of German Reichshühnern

A hardy and robust breed that is well suited for outdoor keeping . As they are good foragers, they enjoy a large garden. Rich chickens are only moderate fliers and prefer to keep their feet on the ground.

Character of German Reichshühnern

Rich chickens are very calm and trusting animals and quickly become tame. They can be counted among the more relaxed breeds with a clear conscience. They are said to have little breeding instinct, but in smaller groups this seems to be different, as if they needed a small “family group”. The roosters of this breed take good care of their flock.

Eggs from German Reichshühnern

Rich hens lay approx. 180 creamy yellow eggs in their first year, weighing approx. 55 g. Unfortunately, egg production decreases in the second year to approx. 140 eggs. However, they lay eggs very reliably in winter.