Ixworth Chickens

Ixworth Chicken

Breed Club Secretary

Rare Poultry Society
Richard Billson
Alexandra Cottage, 8 St Thomas's Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire,
LE8 OEG
UK

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History

Ixworth Chickens were created by Reginald Appleyard (of Ducks fame) in 1932 taking as their name the village in Suffolk where he lived. Ixworth Chickens were intended to be a good table bird that could lay. Their genetic make up included White Sussex, White Orpington, White Minorca, Jubilee, Indian and a white game. The bantam version was stabilised and released in 1938 but has virtually disappeared.

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Purpose

Dual

Classification

Heavy / Rare

Origin

Great Britain

Egg Color

Tinted

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