Phoenix Chicken
Hatching February to July.
The Silver Phoenix Chicken is a miniature, ornamental chicken breed that is becoming increasingly popular at poultry shows. This ornamental breed was admitted into the APA (American Standard of Perfection) in 1965. There are a variety of reasons for this; they have gorgeous plumage, are easy to tame, and are very gentle. They require only a small amount of feed and space to maintain them, making them the ideal choice for the backyard breeder with a limited area. Because of their small stature, they are easy for children to handle, and make wonderful pets.
History: Traditionally, these birds were bred and raised in Japan, where they decorated the gardens of the wealthy. They were bred to have exceptionally long tails, some reaching as long as 30 feet in length. These long-tailed birds were called Onagadori. The Phoenix are descendants of the Onagadori. The Silver Duckwing Phoenix tails can reach about 4-5 feet in length. The long-tailed birds were taken to Germany, where it was discovered that they were often prone to health issues. The Germans crossbred them with other hardier game breeds, and thus created the Silver Duckwing Phoenix. The Onagadori have a particular genetic pattern that prevents them from molting their feathers every year, contributing to the long tails. Unfortunately, this gene did not carry over to the Phoenix and they do shed their feathers every year. Nevertheless, the Phoenix still has an impressive tail that can reach several feet in length.
Production: The hens do not have high egg production, but they generally lay a small white egg and are reported to be good mothers.
Size: The beak can be a shade of tan, while the eyes are usually a reddish bay color. The silver ducking plumage has white with black and iridescent blue and silver shades giving them a striking appearance that many people favor.
Temperament: These birds are very gentle, but can be shy and will keep to themselves most of the time. If they are handled from an early age, they can become very tame and even ride on an arm or shoulder.
Status: still under study, although they have become quite popular in recent years, with small and large breeders alike.
Standard Weights: Rooster 5.5 lbs, Hen 4 lbs, Cockerel 4.5 lbs, Pullet 3.5 lbs
These beautiful birds are readily available at reasonable prices. Day-old baby Silver Duckwing Phoenix chickens can be safely shipped through the US Postal Service, directly to one’s home from the breeder, with a minimum amount of hassle. This showy bird does not require a large amount of area to live in, as long as it is clean and dry with room to grow and keep its feathers dry. It doesn’t matter if one is a beginning breeder or experienced, no poultry flock is complete without some of these colorful, gentle yet spirited birds.
phoenix rooster
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Olivia Morgan (verified owner) –
Ordered several times, and the chicks always arrive in great shape.
Jacob Carter (verified owner) –
Great customer service, and the chickens are strong and healthy.
Scarlett Walker (verified owner) –
Good experience, but the delivery was slightly delayed.
Logan Bennett (verified owner) –
The chicks are healthy, but the communication could be improved.
Jackson Hayes (verified owner) –
Mixed feelings – some chicks were healthy, others not so much.
Ella Peterson (verified owner) –
Perfectly packaged, all chicks arrived in excellent condition.
Grace Turner (verified owner) –
Chicks were smaller and weaker than expected.
Scarlett Walker (verified owner) –
Top-notch service and excellent chicks. Highly recommend.
Jacob Carter (verified owner) –
Good quality birds, but the shipping took a little longer than I hoped.
Mason Walker (verified owner) –
The delivery was late, and a couple of chicks didn’t survive.
Matthew Hunter (verified owner) –
Some chicks were healthy, but a few didn’t make it through the first week.
Lily Harris (verified owner) –
A few chicks arrived weak and didn’t make it.
Nathaniel Brooks (verified owner) –
Some chicks didn’t survive the journey, a bit disappointing.
Abigail Collins (verified owner) –
Top-notch service and excellent chicks. Highly recommend.
Brandon Scott (verified owner) –
Chicks are doing well, but the box was a bit worn upon arrival.