Information on the Sulmtaler chicken breed

Cozy Austrians

General information

Sulmtalers were bred in Austria in the 1880s, initially from Altsteirer and gradually from other breeds. They include Brahmas, Cochins, Houdans, Langschans and Dorkings. Unfortunately, their laying performance declined, but they became easy to fatten as good feed converters and this is how this rusk was created. The breed is rare and has been added to the Red List of endangered livestock breeds.

Appearance

The head of the animals is adorned with a small crest that follows the parting line, directly in front of which is the red single comb. However, this is only worn by cocks, hens have a wrap-around comb. The ear lobes are white and the iris is orange-red. Their legs are flesh-colored and the beaks are the same to light yellow. Sulmtal cockerels do not really get much heavier than the females and weigh around 4 kg.

Existing dwarf form

Yes, Dwarf Sulmtaler

Color strokes

wheat-colored
white

Posture

These chickens are best kept in roofed enclosures, as they can fly very well despite their considerable weight and a high fence is not enough to stop them. The young ones are happy-growing and after two and a half weeks you can already tell whether you are dealing with male or female animals by the feathers breaking through.

Character

Sulmatics are predominantly calm and peaceful animals that are easy to tame. The breeding instinct is rather low in the hens.

Eggs

Sulmtal hens lay 155 cream-colored eggs weighing approx. 55g.