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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: funkyfish on February 16, 2013, 09:30:37 am

Title: Ixworth chickens
Post by: funkyfish on February 16, 2013, 09:30:37 am

We have hatched an Ixworth chick out of a mixed batch of eggs. I'm thinking its a boy, as its not really cheaping anymore and its fighting with the others at 2 weeks old!


Are all Ixworths this strong? Can't keep him as I don't think our Indian Game boy will put up with him (he lives happily with 3 other younger, quiet boys). If they are a strong breed I'd love to hatch some girls!


Does anyone breed/keep them?

Title: Re: Ixworth chickens
Post by: Fowlman on February 16, 2013, 09:46:16 am

Ixworths are a great breed but often overlooked because they are plain old white. Cockerels make super table birds and the girls are great layers. Good utility bird.