Old English Pheasant Fowl
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
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| Traits | |
| Weight | |
| Egg colour | white |
| Classification | |
| PCGB | rare soft feather: light[4] |
The Old English Pheasant Fowl is a British breed of small utility chicken. It derives from traditional breeds of rural Lancashire and Yorkshire and of the former counties of Cumberland and Westmorland.[5] Its name is due to a perceived similarity of the plumage to that of the wild pheasant.[6] It is a rare breed, and in 2014 was listed as "at risk" by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.[2]
History
Mostly concentrated around
Hamburgh breed. In the 21st century, the Old English Pheasant Fowl is extremely rare. It is listed as "at risk" in the 2014 watch list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.[2]
Characteristics
They have rose-type combs and white earlobes. Their plumage is a mahogany hue with darker lacing around the edges.
Use
It is a hardy bird that does well in free range conditions as a table bird and a layer of white eggs.
See also
References
- ISBN 9789251057629. Accessed January 2017.
- ^ a b c Native Poultry Breeds at Risk. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Archived 1 July 2014.
- ^ ISBN 9781405156424.
- ^ Breed Classification. Poultry Club of Great Britain. Archived 12 June 2018.
- ^ Poultry: Old English Pheasant Fowl: 2008 Watchlist; Category 2, Endangered. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Archived 23 June 2008.
- ^ Old English Pheasant Fowl. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Archived 7 February 2019.
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