Norfolk Grey Chickens

Norfolk Grey Chicken

Breed Club Secretary

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

History

First shown at the 1920 Dairy Show under the Name of Black Marias. They originated in Norwich introduced by a Mr Myhill. They are now very uncommon and are rarely seen at Poultry shows. The original birds were a result of crossing Silver Birchen Game and Duckwing Leghorns.

Characteristics

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Breed Tips

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Purpose

Egg layer

Classification

Heavy / Rare

Origin

Great Britain

Egg Color

Tinted

Egg Numbers

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