Penedesenca chicken hatcheries and breeders
UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.
In this post, you’ll learn where you can find Penedesenca chickens.
Penedesenca chicken facts
Category: Pet & eggs
Origin: Italy
Egg-laying ability: Good
Broodiness: High
Meat production: Moderate
Cold tolerance: Poor-moderate (comb/wattle frostbite risk)
Heat tolerance: Good-exceptional
Predator evasion: Exceptional
Foraging ability: Exceptional
Toleration for confinement: Low
Temperament: Flighty, active
Aggression toward flock members: Low-moderate
Noise level: Moderate-high
To learn everything you need to know to decide if Penedesenca chickens are right for you, check out my article, Penedesenca chickens: Rare backyard birds that lay dark red-brown eggs.
Penedesenca chicken hatcheries and breeders
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Penedesenca chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.
Black Penedesenca chicken hatcheries and breeders
Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Black Penedesenca chickens.
The map below shows the location of Sand Hill Preservation Center in Iowa, the only hatchery/breeder with an online presence that sells Black Penedesencas. Click on the icon for more information.
Crele Penedesenca chicken hatcheries and breeders
Check out the video below to see an example of Crele Penedesenca chickens.
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Crele Penedesenca chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.
Partridge Penedesenca chicken hatcheries and breeders
Check out the video below to see an example of Partridge Penedesenca chickens.
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Partridge Penedesenca chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.
Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.