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Hamburg
Flighty heritage layer with spangled feathers.
❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
white
Eggs / year
225
Egg size
small
Purpose
egg
Class
Continental
Size
small
Hen weight
4 lbs
Rooster weight
5 lbs
Temperament
flighty, alert, energetic
Noise level
loud
Origin
Holland
Lifespan
6–8 yrs
About the Hamburg
Hamburgs are an old European breed, energetic and alert, with striking spangled or penciled plumage.
Care tips
Needs space — not happy in small runs.
Color varieties
silver spangledgolden spangledsilver penciledgolden penciledblackwhite
Fun facts
- One of the oldest documented breeds in Europe