Black Breasted Red Phoenix Standard

The Black Breasted Red Phoenix Standard chicken was developed from the Onagadori Japanese breed.  Phoenix Chickens have have amazingly long tail feathers’ especially in the roosters, and are great for Exhibition.  Females are a poor layer of small eggs but do tend to be broody and will sit and hatch their young.   Adults have beautiful red and gold neck, shoulder and body feathering.  The breast and tail is black.  They have bright red wattles, single combs and clean, slate blue legs and feet.

• Poultry Show Class: Standard Breed – Oriental
• Weights: Hen:  4 lbs              Rooster:  5 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Egg Laying, Long Tail Feathers; Exhibition
• Color of Egg Shell: Cream or Tinted
• Egg Production: Poor
• Egg Size: Small
• Temperament: Active
• Broody: Setters
• Country of Origin: Japan