We have a new breed of chicks on the farm this week. The Augsburger. Due to their imposing image we have affectionately nicknamed them “pollo diablo”.
Augsburger Rooster
This extremely rare breed from Bavaria had a population of under 150 total birds on the planet just a few years ago. Our variety is black with a greenish sheen throughout. This is an older breed that originated near the city of Augsburg in around 1880. The two main ingredients are the French La Fleche and Italian Lamotte breeds.
The most striking feature of this breed has to be the almost buttercup comb. A proper augsburger comb should split into two “single” combs after the first couple of points. This results in what appears to be a cup comb. To be proper there must be two separate blades that come together in the rear. While our chicks do not have their combs yet, it will be fun to watch them grow into the “pollo diablo”!
This current batch is now being housed in “Big Momma”. You can view the live feed of the brooder cam here.
Augsburger Chicks
Augsburger Chicks
Augsburger Chicks
Augsburger Chick
Augsburger Chick
