Cackle Hatchery Silver Spangled Hamburg - Not Sexed

Description

The Silver Spangled Hamburg is an ancient, active, and lightweight breed known for its stunning silvery-white plumage with greenish-black spangles (polka-dots). They are excellent, economical free-range foragers that lay a high volume of medium white eggs. These cold-hardy, flighty, and rarely broody birds excel in free-range setups.

Features

• Appearance: Striking polka-dotted pattern, slender, upright carriage, red rose comb, and white earlobes.
• Size: Small to medium, with hens weighing 3.5–4 lbs and roosters 4–5.5 lbs.
• Production: Prolific layers of 200–250 medium-sized white eggs annually.
• Temperament: Active, alert, and often noisy or flighty; not suited for confinement.
• Hardiness: Very cold-hardy due to their compact rose combs.

Specifications

• Weight: Small-sized, with standard cocks weighing around 5 lbs.
• Lifespan: Active, long-lived, and independent.
• Prolific egg layer
• Backyard forage bird