Pavlovskaya Chicken
Russia's most ancient chicken breed
bred, fertile rooster remaining. Though they remain ultra-rare, today they have been brought
back from the brink of extinction due to the dedication and
enthusiasm of lovers of this chicken breed.
Interesting facts about this stunning chicken breed:
- They are an ornamental breed - Pavlovskaya chickens are not known for laying an abundance of eggs. Their eggs are medium-sized and tinted, numbering less than 100 eggs per year. It is said that their meat is similar to that of wild game birds, but their bodies are not large enough to be worth it to process for meat.
- Tempermant - These birds have a very sweet disposition and are quite curious and friendly to their caregivers. They are a great choice for those would would like a unique, family-friendly breed.
- Believed to have created several other crested breeds - Polish, Brabanter, Apenzeller Barthuhner, and Apenzeller Spitzhauben.
- Incredibly cold hardy - This is one of the most cold-hardy breeds of chicken in existence today. They can easily survive outside in temperatures colder than -35 Fahrenheit.
- Unique feathering and combs - They have beautiful, grouse-like feathered feet to protect them from extreme temperatures, and small v-shaped combs nestled under their uniquely crested head feathers.
If you are interested in purchasing chicks or hatching eggs of the
Pavlovskaya chicken, please contact our
NPIP Certified hatchery at:
Hen and Hive Ohio
henandhiveohio@gmail.com
567.204.8889
'You have chickens?' That's what nearly everyone asks next, after they find out about our family pets. They just need to make sure they heard me correctly. Perhaps it's because I don't come across to most as a rural-loving farm girl.
-- Amy Robach