Zestaponi Chicken Chickens
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Zestaponi Chicken Chickens The Zestaponi Chicken is a rustic dual-purpose breed from Georgia, admired for its egg reliability and meat potential. Its adaptive traits make it suitable for variable climates and free-range operations.
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Zestaponi Chicken Chicken Facts Quick List.
- Breed Name: Zestaponi Chicken
- Type: Heritage
- Cross Origin: Georgian countryside dual-purpose birds
- Rarity: Rare
- Average Adult Weight: Rooster: 6.9 lbs (3.1 kg), Hen: 5.9 lbs (2.7 kg)
- Lifespan: 6–9 years
- Bird Color(s): Gray, Red
- Egg Production: 180–220 eggs/year
- Egg Color: Brown
- Meat Production: Yes — moderate dual-purpose use
- Temperament: Hardy, Alert, Calm
- Cold/Heat Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
- Broodiness: Moderate
- Notes / Special Traits: From Zestaponi region of Georgia; rustic and self-sufficient
Zestaponi Chicken Chickens Tips, Tricks and Hacks
- Adapts well to both warm and cooler climates.
- Good for free-ranging flocks in rugged terrain.
- Lays reliable brown eggs with little intervention.
- Can handle predator-prone rural areas with awareness.
- Georgian origin gives cultural interest for regional keepers.