Re. SC - camp ovens

[LrdRas@aol.com]

Johann, poultrier,
 In previous posts there was a question as to the size of period 
chickens compared to modern birds. I then stated that while most were 
smaller there were larger breeds available. This is still true, though I 
now have more details as to which breeds were smaller and where they 
were! 
 It appears as though the dutch and northern breeds were small, but 
prolific layers, while the Mediterranean breeds were larger, taller 
birds, though their laying does not seem to have been markedly 
different.
 The Dorkings, the ancient Roman breed brought to Britain by the legions
retained its long body, but developed shorter legs when crossed with 
later Saxon fowl. 
 These later mixed with the fowl of Norse settlers in Jorvik and the 
North to produce the famed Scots Dumpy, or Bakkie. This bird has an 
almost ridicules gait, having VERY short legs that do not extend 
completely, so that it is always crouching!! The body is somewhat larger 
than some of the Continental breeds, but not quite as large a the 
Dorking. They are very hearty and are known to lay even in the snow!! 
Ther is a really neat website for many breeds of chicken and domestic 
fowl at www. thefeathersite.com
many breeds have thier own club and website too!!

Johann

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