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Burmese

 

   A true bantam, with no full-sized equivalent, the Burmese has never been especially popular.  Its crested head, and short, ornately feathered legs give it a unique appearance.  They have very short legs, and are sometimes referred to as creepers.

 

 

PRIMARY USE: ornamental

 

TEMPERAMENT: docile, friendly

 

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Blue, Black, White

 

EGG PRODUCTION: almost none

 

EGG SIZE: small

 

EGG COLOR: white

 

HEN WEIGHT: 4 lbs.

 

COCK WEIGHT: 6 lbs.

 

BROODY: not usually

 

COLD HARDY: no

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