Appenzeller Spitzhauben
The Appenzeller Spitzhauben originates from the Appenzell region of Switzerland, and it is believed to have gained it's name for it's crest which is similar in shape to the traditional Appenzell hat, Spitzhauben literally menaing 'pointed hood'.
In the UK, at present, there are 5 colours available, the three standard, Silver Spangled, Gold Spangled and Black and two non-standard colours Blue and Chamois. There are a small number of breeders in the UK with a bantam version although this is not widespread as yet.
The Appenzeller Spitzhauben has now come out of the Rare Poultry Society to form the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Society, more information on this can be found here http://www.appenzellerspitzhauben.co.uk/
This is a light breed of the large fowl variety. The birds are renowned to have a flighty nature but with frequent handling can be calmed down considerably. They are good fliers and and lay approximately 180 good sized white eggs per year. They rarely go broody but are good mothers when they do.
We keep, breed and show the three standard colours of Silver and Gold Spangled and Black and also Blues.
In the UK, at present, there are 5 colours available, the three standard, Silver Spangled, Gold Spangled and Black and two non-standard colours Blue and Chamois. There are a small number of breeders in the UK with a bantam version although this is not widespread as yet.
The Appenzeller Spitzhauben has now come out of the Rare Poultry Society to form the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Society, more information on this can be found here http://www.appenzellerspitzhauben.co.uk/
This is a light breed of the large fowl variety. The birds are renowned to have a flighty nature but with frequent handling can be calmed down considerably. They are good fliers and and lay approximately 180 good sized white eggs per year. They rarely go broody but are good mothers when they do.
We keep, breed and show the three standard colours of Silver and Gold Spangled and Black and also Blues.