Sultan

Historical Origin

Turkey · Asian

Regal crest, heavy beard, feathered feet, and pure white plumage. Originally bred for the ornamental gardens of the Ottoman Sultans in Istanbul. A living piece of imperial history.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as docile with a noise level of quiet and poor foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: rarely.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Sultan) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.2 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 4 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 1.0 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."