White Sultan

White Sultan Chicken

The White Sultan Chicken, available at The Chicken Coop Company, is a breed renowned for its stunning plumage and gentle temperament. This breed is particularly well-suited for confinement but may need extra care in mixed flocks, as it can be bullied by more assertive breeds. The White Sultan's name originates from its historical association with the rulers of Turkey, who prized these birds for their beauty and grace.

Originally from Southeastern Europe, the White Sultan was bred in Turkey and introduced to England through Istanbul in 1854. The breed is distinguished by several unique features, including a crest of feathers on its head, a feathered muff and beard, feathered shanks, and an unusual fifth toe, setting it apart from other breeds. This exotic chicken was recognized and admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1874, cementing its status as a cherished breed in poultry enthusiasts' collections.

Additionally, the White Sultan Chicken is known for its friendly disposition, making it a delightful addition to backyard flocks where it can be appreciated for both its ornamental value and its amiable nature. However, because of their delicate features and docile nature, they are best kept in a protected environment where they can thrive without the risk of being picked on by more dominant birds.

What are Sultan chickens good for?
They have always been primarily ornamental, having been kept in the gardens of Ottoman sultanate. In the West they are bred for competitive showing as part of poultry fancy, and are generally a rare sight.

What color eggs do Sultan chickens lay?
Sultan chickens lay 50+ small white eggs a year, are non-sitters, and once had a reputation of being a good table fowl – the breast being large and the flesh being delicate and white. Early breeders made outcrosses to Polish chickens to add new blood. The breed has only one recognized color – White.

How rare are Sultan chickens?
To keep Sultans from going extinct, they have been mixed with other crested breeds, such as Houdan and Polish chickens. Today, Sultan chickens are so rare that The Livestock Conservancy has listed them as “Critical” on their endangered breeds list.

Where are Sultan chickens from?
Sultan chickens originate from Turkey. They were the breed of chicken that used to roam the Sultan's gardens in Constantinople, and were brought to the UK in 1854. This breed almost became extinct between the world wars, but was revived by combining other breeds.

• Poultry Show Class: All Other Standard Breeds – Miscellaneous Class
  
• Weights: Hen ——-4  lbs
  
• Rooster—-6 lb
  
• Pullet——-3 1/2  lbs
  
• Cockerel—-5 lbs
  
• Purpose and Type: Ornamental, Egg Laying; Exhibition
  
• Egg Shell Color: White
  
• Egg Production: Fair
  
• Egg Size: Small
  
• Temperament: Active
  
• Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
  
• Broody: Variable
  
• Mating Ratio: 7 Females to 1 Male
  
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
  
• Country of Origin: Turkey
  
• APA: Yes, Recognized by American Standard of Perfection in 1874
  
• TLC: Threatened Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.
  
• Breeder Farm Source: Poultry Breeding Farm” developing our bloodline or strain of pure of White Sultan chickens since 1975.