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Golden Phoenix

White eggsFriendly, Quiet, FlightyCold hardyHeat hardy
175Eggs / year
In brief

Small white eggs, 4 to 5 lb at maturity, and a friendly, quiet, flighty temperament.

Breed specifications

Golden Phoenix at a glance

Temperament
Friendly, Quiet, Flighty
Weight
4 to 5 lb
Eggs per year
175
Egg size
Small
Egg color
White
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

The Phoenix chicken is a bird that was developed in Germany from Japanese long-tailed birds. Phoenix are tolerant of heat and are primarily used for exhibition and ornamental purposes. Under proper care and the right conditions, Phoenix males can display impressive long tails.

Fun fact: A showstopper for the backyard.

More about Phoenix

Common questions

Golden Phoenix questions, answered

How many eggs does a Golden Phoenix lay?

About 175 small white eggs per year.

How big do Golden Phoenixs get?

Golden Phoenixs weigh 4 to 5 lb at maturity.

What is a Golden Phoenix's temperament?

Friendly, Quiet, Flighty.

Is the Golden Phoenix cold and heat hardy?

The Golden Phoenix is cold hardy and heat hardy.

From Hoover's Hatchery

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