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Frizzle
Any breed with the frizzled feather gene.
🐣 Beginner friendly☀ Heat hardy🪺 Goes broody
Egg color
brown
Eggs / year
150
Egg size
medium
Purpose
ornamental
Class
All
Size
medium
Hen weight
5 lbs
Rooster weight
7 lbs
Temperament
calm, sweet, gentle
Noise level
quiet
Origin
Asia
Lifespan
6–8 yrs
About the Frizzle
Frizzle is a feather mutation that makes feathers curl outward. Common in Cochins, Polish, and bantams.
Care tips
Cannot tolerate rain — feathers do not repel water.
Color varieties
varies
Fun facts
- Frizzling is a single dominant gene
- Double-frizzles have weak feathers and need extra care