Rare breed
Seasonal
rare
Scots Dumpy
Short-legged Highland survivor
4.812 reviews
Hatching eggs are for incubation only, not for eating. Hatch rates vary and depend on incubation conditions.
A very short-legged Scottish breed once known as the 'creepie'. Hardy in the worst weather and a reliable broody. Critically rare.
- Origin
- Scotland
- Purpose
- dual-purpose
- Temperament
- docile
- Egg colour
- cream
- Eggs per year
- ~150
- Weight (hen / cock)
- 2.7 kg / 3.2 kg
- Hardiness
- Very hardy
- Broodiness
- High
- Good with children
- Yes
- Noise level
- Quiet
- Suits
- Free-range
- Hatching difficulty
- Moderate
- Size
- large fowl
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