Numerous poultry farmers who breed chickens of egg productivity in their farmstead are attracted by Ukrainian earflaps. In addition to good egg production, these are also beautiful, unusual feathered pets, with a well-developed maternal instinct. The birthplace of this bird is Ukraine, which is clear from the name of the breed, although it is not known when it was bred and who its βparentsβ were.
Laying hens lay about 160 eggs per year. Then, over the next few years, their productivity gradually decreases. The weight of the eggs is small, about 50 grams. The color of the shell is light. Adult hens that have reached puberty weigh about two kilograms, roosters can gain up to three kilograms of live weight. The safety of feathered pets is not at the highest level, but not too bad either. In chickens, it is about 86%, and in an adult bird, about 89%.
One of the main advantages that Ukrainian earflaps have is endurance. They steadfastly, well, endure harsh, cold winters without problems. They have a very good, dense and lush plumage, warming the bird even in the most severe frost, when it walks on the paddock.
Wanting to breed this breed in his home yard, the poultry breeder will not experience any difficulties and troubles with it. Ukrainian earflaps are a chicken that hatches chickens by itself, and after they are born, it becomes a very caring mother. In incubators, in such cases, there is absolutely no need.
Ukrainian earflaps, photos of which can be found in a wide variety on various sites, including this one, quickly adapt to any conditions of detention. They do not need to build any special chicken coop. The main thing is the presence of walking, regular walks in the fresh air on green grass. In food, these feathered pets are unpretentious. They have good immunity, they are not susceptible to infection with colds.
The main disadvantage that Ukrainian earflaps have is not too early maturity. Sexual maturity and oviposition in laying hens occurs at the age of six months.
For feeding chickens with Ukrainian earflaps, you can use chopped eggs and grain, and as they grow up, you should add chopped grass and vegetables, as well as bone meal, bran, yeast, corn, to the feeders, but not before the young feathered pets reach two months of age.
In adults, the diet should include: grains, vegetables, chopped clover, fishmeal, shells, potatoes, yeast, root crops. For these birds, it is very important to receive protein and all the necessary mineral elements and vitamins along with the feed.
Ukrainian earflaps is a breed of chickens that, with proper feeding and good maintenance and care, will delight its owner with high egg productivity, as well as a beautiful appearance.
