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

History

These were created by Reginald Appleyard (of Ducks fame) in 1932 taking as their name the village in Suffolk where he lived. They 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.

Characteristics

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Breed Tips

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Purpose

Dual

Classification

Heavy / Rare

Origin

Great Britain

Egg Color

Tinted

Egg Numbers

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