Thuringian
Thuringian
chickens come from the Thuringer forest region in Germany. They were first
called Thuringer Barthuhner chickens in 1907 (Barthuhner means ''bearded
chicken'') and bred as a dual purpose breed for meat and eggs, but now they are
mainly seen at poultry shows and for rare breed conservation. Their fluffy
beards have earned them the nick name ''Chubby cheeks''. Thuringians have a distinctive beard, ear muffs, and small comb making them very cold-hardy. They can cope very well with harsh cold winters, but like most chickens, detest the rain. They are active foragers and prefer to free range, however they will tolerate confinement if the run area is large enough. Thuringians are generally a friendly breed, coping ...