Have you heard about the Cinnamon Queen Chicken? Whether you have or haven’t heard about it yet, we’ll fill you in in this talk! By the end, you’ll know why this chicken is so popular.
Today, we’d like to tell you about the Cinnamon Queen Chicken. You might not yet know about this chicken. But it is a question you want to know. It might not be a head-turner, but it does have a lot of surprises, and they’re all good ones!
This bird friend is a lot of fun to talk about and learn about. So, let’s not waste time any longer. Let’s get right down to this talk!
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History of the Cinnamon Queen Chicken
The Cinnamon Queen Chicken hasn’t been around for very long. Because of this, it’s not surprising that not many people know about it yet. This is another reason why this chicken doesn’t have much to tell us. But there are two important things to remember about its past.
This chicken came to be because people wanted a chicken with everything. This chicken is strong, productive, and good at what it does. You might be glad to hear that this wish didn’t just stay a wish. The breeders were able to bring this kind of chicken into the world. So, the Cinnamon Queen Chicken came into being.
The Cinnamon Queen Chicken may sound like a dream based on the first point. With that information, it would be easy to think that breeders had to do a lot to make it happen. Breeders did not have to look very far, though. People really like the two chickens that made this new breed possible. That is, a Rhode Island Red and a Rhode Island White, with a male Rhode Island Red and a female Rhode Island White.
Remember these two things as we go on. Some things we’ll talk about later about the Cinnamon Queen Chicken will make a lot more sense when we talk about how she started out.
Appearance
First of all, first. As you might have guessed, this chicken is a mix of two different kinds. The American Poultry Association no longer recognizes it because of this. That is, there is no official breed standard for it.
Note: The Cinnamon Queen is many things, as you will soon see. But since the APA doesn’t recognize it, being a show bird is not at the top of the list. At best, a Cinnamon Queen might only be able to take part in a local contest or competition.
Even though this chicken may not have an official breed standard, it has the same physical traits that all Cinnamon Queens have.
First, let’s talk about chicks who are “first-gen.” There are either white or red chicks here. They can also be told apart by the color of their down, which is white on males and red on females.
Even when the chicks grow up, they keep the same color. But hens may have one or two white feathers here and there. On the other hand, red spots could be found on males. Adults are usually small and heavy. Males weigh about 8 pounds and females about 6 pounds. (As you can see, the Cinnamon Queen is a good bird for the dinner table!)
As for this bird’s parts, its legs are usually yellow and don’t have feathers. Its combs and wattles, on the other hand, are about average size and, of course, red.
When it comes to second-generation Cinnamon Queen chicks, things can get a little tricky. As we’ve already said, this chicken is a mix of two kinds. They won’t have true offspring. That is, a Cinnamon Queen can’t make another Cinnamon Queen by mating with another Cinnamon Queen. The babies of the second generation won’t look like their parents. They will come in different colors and won’t be able to be told apart by color alone.
Egg laying
People know that the Cinnamon Queen is a good bird for eating. On the other hand, it is also known for being gentle and sweet. Still, that list is missing one thing. One that we can’t forget to talk about. The Cinnamon Queen is also well-known for being able to lay eggs.
We’ve already said that this chicken is productive and useful. This is best shown by how many eggs it makes. Make sure to give them good layer feed.
One thing is that this chicken starts laying eggs at a young age. In most cases, hens start laying eggs between the 18th and 22nd week. But by the 16th week, the Cinnamon Queen can already start laying eggs!
Also, the Cinnamon Queen can lay about 300 eggs every year. As if that wasn’t enough, it also lays big eggs. Still, that’s not everything. It is also a good layer for winter. Around this time, most hens will stop laying eggs, but the Cinnamon Queen’s egg production will only go down. It will still give, though!
On the other hand, there is one thing that the Cinnamon Queen is not very good at when it comes to laying eggs. So, giving eggs to make babies.
It is possible for the Cinnamon Queen to lay eggs for you to hatch and raise. But, as we’ve already said, this bird is a hybrid, so it won’t lay real Cinnamon Queen eggs or hatch real Cinnamon Queen chicks.
Conclusion
Today, we got to meet the Cinnamon Queen Chicken and get to know her well. As you can see, it doesn’t look like much, but it has a lot to brag about!
But the Cinnamon Queen isn’t the only chicken who can brag about something or other. If you want to learn more about other chickens and what makes them unique, you might want to check out some of our other talks. There are still a lot of feathered friends to meet!