jellykelly Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I went to the South of England rare breeds centre this morning and had a good nosey at their chickens (none for sale yet though). Some of the breeds were labelled but the ones that caught my eye were these beautiful white chooks with black spots. They were large birds, real pretty but they had proper spots - like a dalmation. They have been added to my wish list (along with orps and cochins) but I need to know what breed they are before I can add them properly! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Could it be an Appenzeller like my Nyssa She's not large though Officially large fowl but smaller than my Brahma Bantam..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Not quite. It didn't have the funky hair and the spots were larger. Maybe it's a bitsa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 how about Exchequre Leghorn about half way down then about 3/4 down http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGK/Leghorns/BRKLeghorns.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 I found an image on google. It looked like this.... The ones at the rare breed centre were lovely - more white with beautifully spaced spots - but I would say it was one of those in the pic. So, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Your link doesn't work jellykelly. I'm going to go there over the Easter break I think, will look forward to seeing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Silver Spangled Hamburg? http://nepoultrycongress.homestead.com/RyanGrantSilverSpangledHamburgCock_Medium_Web_view.jpg Although that pic is a cockeral Hen - http://readebaker.com/images/Silver%20Spangled%20in%20cage.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Yey - thats it!! Silver spangled hamburg has been added to my list! Thankyou very much!! Now I have the task of locating some for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Yup, Silver Spangled Hamburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Glad to help! and they are rather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Ooh gorgeous Do they usually sell chickens at the Rare Breed place? I've only been a couple of times and never seen any for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 You have to ask. I did and they're not going to have any available until about june. They've only just started hatching. If you're looking for some new chickens, Ark birds and bee's are a little way down the road in Charing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thank you very much jellykelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
