Dwarf Minorka
| Dwarf Minorka | |
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| BDRG - Standard No. | |
| origin | Germany / England |
| Breeding standards | BDRG |
| year | 1912 |
| colour | black and white |
| Weight | Stopcock 1.2 kg
Hen 1 kg |
| Laying performance | 120+ eggs |
| Eggshell color | White |
| Minimum gross egg weight | 38 g |
| List of breeds of chicken | |
Dwarf Minorka are domestic chickens . The breed was shown at poultry exhibitions in the province of Brandenburg as early as 1912 and is therefore one of the oldest dwarf chicken breeds . The breed is looked after by the Minorka and Zwerg-Minorka special association. This has existed since 1895.
features
Dwarf Minorkas are available in black and white. In contrast to the large minor kas , one also encounters the rose- combed variant of this breed at large exhibitions . The white color is very rare.
As with the large Minorkas, attention is paid to the high laying performance of the Dwarf Minorkas, which is given as 120 eggs. The minimum weight for hatching eggs is 38 grams. However, egg weight and laying performance are significantly higher, as dwarf Minorkas were much larger around 1990. The special association endeavors to meet the requirements. Dwarf Minorkas are fast-growing and weather-resistant, chamber freezes are not encountered.
The rooster weighs 1200 grams and the hen 1000 grams. As with the large breed, dwarf Minorka do not crow often.
White dwarf Minorka rooster
White rooster with rose comb
Black dwarf minorka hen
Black hen with a rose comb
Black dwarf rooster
