GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Smallest Chicken Breeds

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we explore the fascinating world of small chicken breeds, ranging from the world’s tiniest Serama weighing less than 500 grams to the dainty Japanese Bantams and the lightweight White Belgian chickens. Join us as we dive into the statistics behind some of the smallest and most unique chickens in the world.

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"The world's smallest chicken, the Serama, weighs less than 500 grams."

Statistic 2

"The average Old English Game Bantam weighs only 650 to 850 grams."

Statistic 3

"The Japanese Bantam chickens weigh between 400 to 600 grams."

Statistic 4

"White Belgian chicken is an extremely light breed with roosters weighing about 600-700 grams."

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"Dutch Bantams are small, weighing only around 500 grams for males and 400 grams for females."

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"The Pyncheon Bantam, another small chicken breed, was developed in the US and weighs less than 1 kg."

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"Sebright Bantam is a small breed of chicken, with roosters typically weighing around 620 grams."

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"The Serama comes in three sizes, micro, small and standard, with the smallest males averaging 250 grams."

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"Nankin Bantams only weigh between 680 to 790 grams."

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"The Sebright is a British breed of bantam chicken, with males weighing not more than 600 grams."

Statistic 11

"Males of the Ayam Cemani, one of the smaller chicken breeds, weighs between 1.5 to 2 kg."

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"The Malaysian Serama bantam is the smallest breed of chicken in the world, weighting less than 500g."

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"The Rosecomb Bantam hen weighs approximately 570 grams."

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"The Bantam Silkie Chicken Cockerels, a small breed, weigh on average 1.36kg."

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"Male Nankin chickens weigh on average only 1.5 lbs (680 grams)."

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"Pyncheon Bantam hens may not exceed 785 grams in weight."

Statistic 17

"The Sebright chicken breed weigh around 566g (Males) and 454g (Females)"

In summary, the statistics presented showcase a diverse range of small chicken breeds, with variations in weight from less than 500 grams for breeds like the Serama and Dutch Bantams, to around 1.5 to 2 kg for breeds such as the Ayam Cemani. These figures highlight the fascinating variety in sizes among different chicken breeds, offering insights into the world of poultry farming and the unique characteristics of each breed.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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