Old English Pheasant Fowl
British breed of chicken
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The Old English Pheasant Fowl is a British breed of small utility chicken. It derives from traditional breeds of rural Lancashire and Yorkshire and of the former counties of Cumberland and Westmorland.[6] Its name is due to a perceived similarity of the plumage to that of the wild pheasant.[7] It is a rare breed, and in 2014 was listed as "at risk" by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.[2]
History
Mostly concentrated around Yorkshire and Lancashire, it was named and a breed club was formed in 1914. They are thought by some[who?] to be one of the precursors of the Hamburgh breed. In the twenty-first century, the Old English Pheasant Fowl is rare. It is listed as "at risk" in the 2014 watch list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.[2]
Characteristics
Use
It is a hardy bird that does well in free range conditions as a table bird and a layer of white eggs.
