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Marsh Daisy
Lancashire's nearly-lost hen
4.812 reviews
Hatching eggs are for incubation only, not for eating. Hatch rates vary and depend on incubation conditions.
Bred on the Lancashire marshes, with a rose comb and willow-green legs. Thrives on rough ground and poor weather. Critically endangered.
- Origin
- England
- Purpose
- dual-purpose
- Temperament
- friendly
- Egg colour
- cream
- Eggs per year
- ~180
- Weight (hen / cock)
- 2.5 kg / 3 kg
- Hardiness
- Very hardy
- Broodiness
- Low
- Good with children
- Yes
- Noise level
- Moderate
- Suits
- Free-range
- Hatching difficulty
- Moderate
- Size
- large fowl
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