Malines Chickens

Malines 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

An ancient Belgian breed with utility properties producing good eating and reasonable layers of tinted eggs. The males often reach 12 pound or more. Available in White, Black, Cuckoo, Blue and Ermines (Sussex / l Brahma patterning). They were originally of Asiatic descent as shown in that they come both as single combed and as turkey headed.

The basis of Poulet de Bruxelles

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Purpose

Dual

Classification

Light / Rare

Origin

Asia

Egg Color

Tinted

Egg Numbers

160 per annum