Dutch Bantam
Dutch breed of bantam chicken / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Dutch Bantam (Dutch: Hollandse Kriel) is a breed of bantam chicken originating in the Netherlands.[6][7] It is a true bantam, a naturally small bird with no related large fowl from which it was miniaturized.[8]: 136 It is kept mainly for exhibition, and has been bred in many color varieties; it is a good layer of small eggs.[9]: 45
Quick Facts Conservation status, Other names ...
![]() Dutch Bantam pullet | |
Conservation status | FAO (2007): endangered[1]: 84 |
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Other names | Dutch: Hollandse Kriel |
Country of origin | the Netherlands |
Standard | |
Traits | |
Weight | |
Skin color | white |
Egg color | white[2] |
Comb type | single with 5 points |
Classification | |
ABA | single comb clean legged[3] |
EE | yes[4] |
PCGB | true bantam[5] |
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