Appenzeller Spitzhauben

Historical Origin

Switzerland · European

Switzerland's national chicken, with a striking pointed crest and V-shaped comb. Excellent climbers built for rocky alpine terrain. National symbols of Swiss agricultural heritage.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as active with a noise level of moderate and excellent foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: rarely.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Appenzeller Spitzhauben) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.22 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 4 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 2.9 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."