Dutch Bantam

Dutch Bantam
Dutch Bantam pullet
Conservation statusFAO (2007): endangered[1]: 84 
Other namesDutch: Hollandse Kriel
Country of originthe Netherlands
Standard
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    500–550 grams[2]
  • Female:
    400–450 grams[2]
Skin colorwhite
Egg colorwhite[2]
Comb typesingle with 5 points
Classification
ABAsingle comb clean legged[3]
EEyes[4]
PCGBtrue bantam[5]

The Dutch Bantam (Dutch: Hollandse Kriel) is a breed of bantam chicken originating in the Netherlands.[6][7] It is a true bantam, a naturally small bird with no related large fowl from which it was miniaturized.[8]: 136  It is kept mainly for exhibition, and has been bred in many color varieties; it is a good layer of small eggs.[9]: 45 

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