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Lemon Owlbeard
An incredibly rare, newly imported breed into the US hailing from Holland. The Lemon Owlbeard is a beautiful bird with striking lemon color that lays large white eggs.
Breed History
The Owlbeard is a Dutch breed that came from Holland. It is a very old breed, being traced back to as far as the 1500s. It is still incredibly new and rare in the US. Lemon Owlbeards were imported as recently as 2018. There is a limited number of breeders in the US of these unique birds. They have a V-shaped comb and slate legs. The most striking feature is their lemon colored feathers with black tips. The male and female both have black muffs and beards. This breed lays extra large white eggs.
Breed Highlights
Eggs per Year
150-200
Egg Color
White
Egg Size
Extra Large
Bird Size
Medium
Temperament
Calm and flighty
Broodiness
Neutral
Sexable at Hatch
NO
Cold Tolerance
Excellent
Heat Tolerance
Good
American Poultry Association (APA) Recognized
NO
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