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| Collared Manchester Reds |
Name: Named for the roosters' deep red color with
darker collar on hen and roosters' neck. Developed
by Dana Manchester in 2008, here at Shady Hollow.
darker collar on hen and roosters' neck. Developed
by Dana Manchester in 2008, here at Shady Hollow.
Origin: Origins trace bloodlines to breeds around
the world, traits from Malaysian Seramas, Quail
crossing to maintain form and coloration. These
birds are being bred for cold/heat tolerant climates.
the world, traits from Malaysian Seramas, Quail
crossing to maintain form and coloration. These
birds are being bred for cold/heat tolerant climates.
Uses: As a small bantam, they are ideal for a setting
that lacks a lot of space. For their size, however, they
lay quite a large egg in good numbers and the
roosters have a very deep, full breast. These are
tenacious little birds, making them ideal for range
settings where space is limited.
that lacks a lot of space. For their size, however, they
lay quite a large egg in good numbers and the
roosters have a very deep, full breast. These are
tenacious little birds, making them ideal for range
settings where space is limited.
Varieties: Currently we are maintaining the Red variety but may add Wheaten or Blue Reds in the future.
The Manchester Red rooster is dark red and mahogany with deep green lacing in the base of the neck
and a black/green tail. Legs/beak are ivory and eyes are orange. Wattles are small with a
uniformly-sized rose comb. Hens are buff/gold with mottled bodies and a laced neck.
The Manchester Red rooster is dark red and mahogany with deep green lacing in the base of the neck
and a black/green tail. Legs/beak are ivory and eyes are orange. Wattles are small with a
uniformly-sized rose comb. Hens are buff/gold with mottled bodies and a laced neck.
Terms: Like other bantams these are a smaller chicken. Hatchlings are called chicks. Young females
are pullets, young males are cockerels, adult females are hens and adult males are roosters. The fluffy
area from ear to cheek and chin is known as the beard and ear muffs. Comb is an average rose comb,
thick the front and points tapering to the rear.
are pullets, young males are cockerels, adult females are hens and adult males are roosters. The fluffy
area from ear to cheek and chin is known as the beard and ear muffs. Comb is an average rose comb,
thick the front and points tapering to the rear.
Behavior: These birds are not particularly meant for confinement. Hens will become aggressive toward
one another if there is not enough space. This breed is designed for a wild nature and an avid
hunting/foraging skill. Because of this nature, we try to keep 'spirited' birds as breeders, allowing them to
pass on the genes that make them more sustainable in a range setting. Roosters are not particularly
aggressive but are vigorous breeders. Normal strutting courtship is accompanied by a modest crow.
one another if there is not enough space. This breed is designed for a wild nature and an avid
hunting/foraging skill. Because of this nature, we try to keep 'spirited' birds as breeders, allowing them to
pass on the genes that make them more sustainable in a range setting. Roosters are not particularly
aggressive but are vigorous breeders. Normal strutting courtship is accompanied by a modest crow.
natural breeders and roosters should have an adequate flock of hens to ensure that no one hen is bred
too consistently. Eggs are offwhite and are relatively large for the size bird laying them. Manchesters are
generally only 1.0 -2.0lbs and are good fliers. Nests for breeding should be secluded for hens to have
too consistently. Eggs are offwhite and are relatively large for the size bird laying them. Manchesters are
generally only 1.0 -2.0lbs and are good fliers. Nests for breeding should be secluded for hens to have
like most other chickens and should be given an environment where they can meet these basic needs.
Like other perching chickens, just be sure they cannot perch on or above their feeder or waterer so that
cleanliness is maintained and common diseases like coccidiosis and sinusitis are prevented. The coop
should be secure so that they cannot escape during the night and so small predators cannot infiltrate their
quarters at night. With small bantams, it only takes one unchecked predator attack to destroy the flock.
Like other perching chickens, just be sure they cannot perch on or above their feeder or waterer so that
cleanliness is maintained and common diseases like coccidiosis and sinusitis are prevented. The coop
should be secure so that they cannot escape during the night and so small predators cannot infiltrate their
quarters at night. With small bantams, it only takes one unchecked predator attack to destroy the flock.
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