Breeds of Chickens - t

Thuringian chickens come from the Thuringer forest region in Germany. They were first called Thuringer Barthuhner chickens in 1907 (Barthuhner means 'bearded chicken') and bred as a dual purpose breed for meat and eggs, but now they are mainly seen at poultry shows and for rare breed conservation. Their fluffy beards have earned them the nick name 'Chubby cheeks'.

Thuringians have a distinctive beard, ear muffs, and small comb m ...