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Appearance
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Size: Medium breed.
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Weight:
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Rooster: ~2.5–3.5 kg (5.5–7.5 lbs)
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Hen: ~2–3 kg (4.5–6.5 lbs)
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Body: Upright and slender build.
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Crest: Large, fluffy crest of feathers covering the head, often obscuring their vision.
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Comb: V-shaped, small, often hidden under crest.
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Feather Varieties: Many—golden laced, silver laced, buff laced, white-crested black, white-crested blue, and more.
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Skin/Leg Color: White skin, slate-blue or gray legs.
🥚 Egg Production
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Eggs per Year: ~150–200 eggs (moderate layer).
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Egg Size: Small to medium.
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Egg Color: White.
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Broodiness: Rarely broody; not reliable for hatching their own eggs.
🌿 Temperament
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Gentle, friendly, and curious.
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Can be nervous or skittish due to limited vision from their crest.
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Do well as pets and are popular in exhibitions.
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Roosters are generally less aggressive compared to other breeds.
🏡 Care & Environment
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Climate: Adaptable, but crest feathers can get wet easily and may cause discomfort or even frostbite in cold, damp weather.
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Housing: Coop should be dry and well-ventilated; perches and nest boxes at accessible heights since vision issues can make them clumsy.
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Free Range: They can free range but are more vulnerable to predators since their crest blocks vision—safer in secure runs.
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