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[CheekyPekins]

Hello,

 

Sorry if this is a bit random, but I've got myself confused..!

 

Are Frizzles a breed in their own right or is it a type of feathering? I've seen that people on here have frizzle Polands and frizzle Pekins, but I've seen an advert for Frizzle bantams for sale near me (not that it's Morehens or anything.. ) which has got me wondering? I looked on here in the breeds/chickens for sale section and it had Frizzles listed as a breed.

 

Thanks in advance for any replies

[Patricia W]

I'm no expert but I think it's a type of feathering. I've had frizzle Polands, and it may be a coincidence, but they haven't been as robust as my smooth feathered ones.

[Tweety]

It's both - you can get pure breed Frizzles, and also birds with frizzled feathering. I have got both, frizzled Pekins and some of the pure breed, and they are all gorgeous!

[CheekyPekins]

It's both - you can get pure breed Frizzles, and also birds with frizzled feathering. I have got both, frizzled Pekins and some of the pure breed, and they are all gorgeous!

 

Thank goodness for that - I had myself in a proper state of confuzzlement!

[Lewis]

It can be confusing but yes it is both a breed and a feather type.

 

The pure breed Frizzle (available in Bantam and Large Fowl) is frizzle feathered and clean legged.

 

You can also get Frizzle feathered Pekins, Polands, Cochins, Serama etc

[Chortle Chook]

I have a frizzled Poland who has very much the personality of a Poland. Her feathers go backwards, over her head which is the frizzle feathering.

 

I also have 3 breed Frizzles. This breed is quite rare, in particular in the standard size (mine are bantams), but I happen to be lucky enough to live right near one of the top breeders (she gets loads of prizes). My three are all ones that did not quite make the show bench but I love them and think them as pretty as pretty. They have the typical backward pointing feathers (up towards the head), clean yellow legs (well one of mine has the fault of green legs) and busy but gentle little personalities.

 

Here are some pictures for you:

My frizzed Poland (she is self black, but the chamois are more commonly found and look like darling little owls, I'm hoping to get one this autumn)

 

My wite Frizzle (pure breed) called Dandelion

 

My cuckoo Frizzle, Dumpy, showing off a clean yellow leg (she totally lives up to her name )

 

and my latest acquisition - wee baby buff Frizzle, Doughnut (with the faulty green stockings)

[CheekyPekins]

Thanks for the replies

 

Shabby Chic, I'm totally in love with your hens - I love the frizzled feathers on all of them, they're so pretty

[Chortle Chook]

Ah, CheekyPekins, then you sure should get one or two Frizzles. They certainly look cuddly and being very food oriented they quickly become tame. They'd go well with Pekins (but are probably a bit bigger in size).