Zaječar Spotted Chickens

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Zaječar Spotted Chickens The Zaječar Spotted Chicken is a rare Serbian breed known for its mottled red and white plumage. With strong roots in rural poultry traditions, it offers moderate egg production and meat utility, making it an attractive choice for traditional flocks.

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Zaječar Spotted Chicken Facts Quick List.

• Breed Name: Zaječar Spotted
• Type: Heritage
• Cross Origin: Serbian mottled heritage lines
• Rarity: Rare
• Average Adult Weight: Rooster: 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg), Hen: 5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)
• Lifespan: 6–8 years
• Bird Color(s): Mottled Red and White
• Egg Production: 160–200 eggs/year
• Egg Color: Cream
• Meat Production: Yes — used in traditional Serbian dishes
• Temperament: Alert, Quiet, Calm
• Cold/Heat Hardiness: Cold Hardy
• Broodiness: Low
• Notes / Special Traits: Spotted feather pattern; rare dual-purpose heritage from Serbia

Zaječar Spotted Chickens Tips, Tricks and Hacks

• Best kept in open country or rural coops.
• Provides creamy eggs and modest meat production.
• Low broodiness allows for steady egg output.
• Preserved by heritage poultry keepers in Serbia.
• Mottled plumage offers natural camouflage outdoors.

Zaječar Spotted Chicken