Monday, April 6, 2009

Cream Brabanter

Here's a Cream Brabanter chick. This rare breed originated in the historic region of Brabant which straddles the Netherlands and Belgium. Like the Spitzhauben it also has a crest, but additionally has a muff (beard). It is relatively unknown outside of Europe, and is not recognized by the American Standard of Perfection. They lay white eggs.

3 comments:

ESSA said...

I learned this weekend that doves lay creamy colored eggs and they have the prettiest translucent sheen to them. A dove is nesting in my planter box on the patio. I guess no caladiums for me this year!

ESSA said...

oh, oops that was me, dana, signed in on the wrong name again. ha ha!

EarthNSky said...

OMG, that is the cutest thing! I love looking at your chicken pictures. I've always had heavy breeds and brown egg layers, and looking at your birds is like learning a whole new species!

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