Description
The Golden Spangled Spitzhauben, also known as Golden Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben chicken, originated in Switzerland and is their national bird. This chicken is very rare in the United States and not yet admitted to the American Standard of Perfection. Noted characteristics are cavernous nostrils, horn type comb and mid size forward-pointing head crest which give them their name. Cackle Hatchery® has developed our own breeding stock from the Dick Dickerson seed stock. Traditionally in the States most Spitzhauben have the crest going backward and too much of a crest. Cackle Hatchery® would like to be instrumental in correcting this breeding issue with our own flock and hope others follow.
For more information about this breed check out our blog Breed Spotlight: Appenzeller Spitzhaubens
Availability
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lajems65 –
Wow these birds are just gorgeous. I received four of these from two different tophat special orders. Ended up with two roosters and two hens. Great personalities and no problems with the roosters
jazzinmv –
One of the best breeds to raise! Very hardy. I ordered 4 and received 5! Fun little birds…very inquisitive. Their crazy feather hats are so comical! Great addition to my established flock!
Suz –
Love all 5 of them
I received 5 total chicks-3 hens and 2 roosters! Great healthy chicks!!
All beautiful in markings and true to the breed. Thanks so much!!
Lee –
Friendly birds…
Cackle Hatcherys Golden Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chickens are the closest to the breed standard (APA) that we have found. Very friendly, curious birds that love to free range and do well with confinement during the winter months. Highly recommend!
Virginia M –
Gorgeous, sweet rooster
Received a Golden Spangled cockerel as part of the Rare Breed Special back in May 2019.
At 3 months, he started crowing. At 6 months old, he has grown out into a beautiful bird, and is very sweet to the hens. He lives in a mixed flock with other roosters, and gets along well with them.
We are strongly considering ordering several more of these next year!
cherrywillow –
Beautiful Chickens
I ended up with 2 roos and a hen. They are so pretty. They look so elegant
Paul –
Great Website
Great website, plenty of excellent info,I will be ordering from you soon.
Nikki –
Beautiful Birds!
Love this breed! I received a hen and rooster in the Surprise box….They are one of the prettiest birds I have seen! I can’t get over how stunning my rooster is…. and my hen she is just as pretty! Love their tuffs/bouffants on the tops of their heads! I wish I could attach pics of my birds they are so pretty!