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Aside from having perhaps the best hairdos in all of chickendom, Appenzeller Spitzhauben chickens are hardy little birds that do great in the cold. They also lay a decent number of eggs, and, unlike many other breeds, they tend to continue laying through the cold winters. But the Appenzeller Spit

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Learn more about the stunning Appenzeller Spitzhauben, a slight and quick moving egg laying breed with a fancy crown of feathers. They're an energetic addition to any backyard flock #backyardchickens #appenzellerspitzhauben #chickenkeeping #raisingchickens #freerangechickens

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From the slopes of the Swiss Alps comes a very hardy little chicken with a rather unique look, the Appenzeller Spitzhauben. It was bred in the 15th Century to survive the harsh mountainous environments of isolated monasteries whose communities required a breed that could fend for itself quite well – foraging along the rocky slopes; be a fairly productive layer as well as a tasty table bird; and be able to survive the harsh climate without too much difficulty – no large combs or wattles to…

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