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| Mad Hatters |
Name: Named for their crest. It forms an eyebrow
shape over the eyes and sweeps back over the
head, giving the roosters a 'scowling' appearance.
shape over the eyes and sweeps back over the
head, giving the roosters a 'scowling' appearance.
Origin: Mad Hatters are a breed we have been
developing right here at Shady Hollow. As of spring
2009 we are into our 5th generation of Mad Hatters
developing right here at Shady Hollow. As of spring
2009 we are into our 5th generation of Mad Hatters
Uses: These birds are an ideal range bird. They are
ideal bird for a farm or backyard flock for eggs and a
meat. They are active and fast birds and so become
more muscular than heavier breeds. Because of
this they don't attain as high of a white-meat content
as commercial birds. Colors are produced for
beautiful ornamentality.
ideal bird for a farm or backyard flock for eggs and a
meat. They are active and fast birds and so become
more muscular than heavier breeds. Because of
this they don't attain as high of a white-meat content
as commercial birds. Colors are produced for
beautiful ornamentality.
mahogany, orange and green). Marshmallow (Magma's red is replaced with cream/silver). Sunscorch
lighter, buff version of Sunscorch).
lighter, buff version of Sunscorch).
Terms: Mad Hatters are a bantam chicken which means they are on the smaller end of the chicken
females are hens, adult males are roosters. Flaps under the chin are wattles, fleshy part above the beak
feathers over the top of the head are the crest.
females are hens, adult males are roosters. Flaps under the chin are wattles, fleshy part above the beak
feathers over the top of the head are the crest.
Behavior: Mad Hatters are a very active bird and like to forage and scratch. They dust bathe often and As
Mad Hatters are bred for range, they can become aggressive with other roosters when they do not have
enough space. These tough chickens have a nice, moderate crow. Roosters strut for hens and have
been known to aid in rearing chicks. When roosters joust, they flare their neck hackle and crest feathers in
an intimidating 'lion's mane' to threaten opponents. Hens are quite tame and often share nests with
Guinea Fowl friends. This breed has a lot of character packed into a bantam package.
Mad Hatters are bred for range, they can become aggressive with other roosters when they do not have
enough space. These tough chickens have a nice, moderate crow. Roosters strut for hens and have
been known to aid in rearing chicks. When roosters joust, they flare their neck hackle and crest feathers in
an intimidating 'lion's mane' to threaten opponents. Hens are quite tame and often share nests with
Guinea Fowl friends. This breed has a lot of character packed into a bantam package.
Breeding: Ideal pen ratios would be one rooster to six or seven hens. In flock structure, two or three
roosters can accommodate a dozen or more hens. Roosters should have more than two hens when in
confinement due to their somewhat active nature. Hens are bred vigorously over the breeding season so
multiple hens per rooster is a good idea. Hens will readily lay a clutch and incubate their own eggs or
other eggs as a surrogate mother.
roosters can accommodate a dozen or more hens. Roosters should have more than two hens when in
confinement due to their somewhat active nature. Hens are bred vigorously over the breeding season so
multiple hens per rooster is a good idea. Hens will readily lay a clutch and incubate their own eggs or
other eggs as a surrogate mother.
complete enclosure to prevent escapes and predator intrusion. Mad Hatters like to roost, dust bathe and
lay their eggs in a secluded nest box so these features should be included in their coop. There are no
general drawbacks or requirements of this breed except not to underestimate their wild temperament.
One thing to try keeping track of is their water during winter months. Their crests get wet if they are using a
bowl and can freeze, making an irritating bad hair day. Because of this they should be supplied with a
waterer on a heated base for the winter, as with most chickens. Roosters generally reach 4.0 -4.5lbs and
hens at 2.5 -3.0lbs
lay their eggs in a secluded nest box so these features should be included in their coop. There are no
general drawbacks or requirements of this breed except not to underestimate their wild temperament.
One thing to try keeping track of is their water during winter months. Their crests get wet if they are using a
bowl and can freeze, making an irritating bad hair day. Because of this they should be supplied with a
waterer on a heated base for the winter, as with most chickens. Roosters generally reach 4.0 -4.5lbs and
hens at 2.5 -3.0lbs
