day-old Hamburg chick on white background
Hamburg chicks don't tend to build their own nests or hatch their own chicks.
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Hamburg chicks don't tend to build their own nests or hatch their own chicks.
Hamburg chickens are a small breed that matures quickly.
Hamburg chickens are known for their beautiful feathers, which make them good show birds.
In Germany and Holland, there are 11 recognized colorations of the Hamburg chicken, but in the U.S., there are only 6.
Hamburg chickens are known for their long, thin legs and small "rose" combs.
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