| Conservation status | RBST: at risk[1] |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Use | eggs |
| Traits | |
| Weight |
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| Egg color | tinted |
| Comb type | rose comb |
| Classification | |
| PCGB | rare soft feather: light[2] |
| |
The Marsh Daisy is a rare breed of chicken originating in Lancashire, England. Its name may be related to its origin in a marsh-like area, or that its large rose comb resembles the flower of the Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima).
The Marsh Daisy is a hardy, economical barnyard chicken, but is slow to mature. It is a lightweight breed of standard fowl, with males at a maximum of 2.95 kilos (6.5 pounds) and females 2.5 kilos (5.5 pounds). A good forager, it prefers being kept free range. Though generally calm, it is active and can fly. Hens are layers of a fair number of tinted eggs. Distinguishing characteristics are the 'Rose comb', 'white earlobes' and 'willow green legs'. Known for being flighty, and slow to mature, the hardiness of the breed is the primary feature that allows them to develop, and breeders take pleasure in raising such a rare breed.[3]
There are currently no Bantam variations on the Marsh Daisy.[3]
- ^ Native poultry breeds at risk Archived 2014-07-01 at the Wayback Machine. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Accessed August 2014.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
pcgbwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Hobson, Jeremy and Lewis, Cecilia. Choosing & Raising Chickens: The complete guide to breeds and welfare. David and Charles publishing. London. 2009. p 60