HAMBURGH

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AREA OF ORIGIN: North Europe

CATEGORY: Soft Feather

EGG COLOUR: White (Non sitter)

CLASSIFICATION	CODE	MASS	BREED CODE	RING SIZES
LARGE: Light breed			340
Cock	10	2.3kg		E
Hen	12	1.8kg		D
Cockerel	14	2.3kg		E
Pullet	16	1.8kg		D

BANTAMS			578
Cock	10	650g		C
Hen	12	550g		B
Cockerel	14	650g		C
Pullet	16	550g		B

The origin of the Hamburgh is wrapped in mystery. The spangled were bred in Yorkshire and Lancashire three hundred years ago as Pheasants and Mooneys, and there is a book reference to black Pheasants in the North of England in 1702. In its heyday the Hamburgh was a grand layer and must have played its part in the making of other laying breeds. However, its breeders directed it down purely exhibition roads. It is doubtful whether any breed has ever achieved as much exhibition fame as the Hamburgh. Today however, there are only a few left in the world and they are classified as rare.

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