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Hamburg
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Black

A variant of Hamburg (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Black

A solid beetle-green-sheened black self color, larger-bodied than the spangled forms and historically a strong layer.

Keeper tips for this variant

Maximize the green sheen with a high-quality diet and shade — black self birds sun-fade to a dull brownish cast if pastured in full sun all day.

This page covers the Black variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Hamburg

Other Chicken breeds variants

Silver SpangledGolden SpangledSilver PenciledGolden PenciledWhite