The Marsh Daisy is a rare breed due to interbreeding and World War
II and is listed as endangered by the Rare Breed Survival Trust. They are large
fowl of gentle and calm nature which arose from a complicated series of
cross-breeding which started with an Old English Game bantam cockerel and some
Malay hens in Lancashire, 1880's.
(Marsh Daisy- Female)
Marsh Daisies are of very traditional
appearance and is found in Wheaten and Brown varieties (gorgeous combinations
of gold, black and brown colouring). They have rose combs with red eyes, face and
wattles. They have hackle feathers at the neck which rest at the shoulders. In
addition, they often have white ear lobes and beautiful featherless
willow-green legs. Marsh Daisies are calm but active and are good flyers when
bothered- so wing clipping is often recommended.
The eggs are medium sized and have a
tinted white shell. The Marsh Daisy is a good forager and enjoys space
therefore free range is highly recommended (they do not mind wet weather). However,
these birds are not economical as the hens are slow to mature and produce eggs despite their good laying capabilities. Because of their rarity, it is important when
considering this breed to find a well-established breeder that believes in their
conservation.
- Eggs: up to 200 a year!
- Colourings: Wheaten and Brown (there’s is Buff, Black and White but these varieties are believed to be close to extinction)
- Character: Calm but flighty
- Weight: Female + Male around 2.5 kg
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