Scots Dumpy
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Fait Amusant
Mary Queen of Scots is said to have kept Scots Dumpies at Holyrood Palace in the 16th century. The breed's short-leg gene (creeper gene) is the same mutation found in Dachshunds — a dominant gene that reduces leg bone length in heterozygous birds while being lethal in double dose.
A unique and ancient Scottish breed characterised by very short legs — the shortest of any standard chicken breed — giving it a waddling gait and extremely low profile. The name 'Dumpy' refers to their squat stature, and they were also known as 'Bakies', 'Creepies', and 'Crawlers' in different Scottish regions. Despite their unusual proportions, Scots Dumpies are hardy, good foragers, and lay a steady supply of tinted eggs. Now a rare conservation breed, DNA studies confirm their genetic distinctiveness.
🏷️ Race
Scots Dumpy
💭 Tempérament
Calm, docile, friendly, hardy, good with children
📏 Taille
Medium (2.7-3.2 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
5-8 years
🎨 Couleurs
Cuckoo, black, white, blue, silver-grey
🌍 Origine
Scotland; ancient Highland breed, documented from 1400s
🏠 Habitat
Free-range or enclosed run; low legs make them suitable for dense vegetation
🍽️ Alimentation
Layer pellets; good forager despite short-legged gait
🎯 Usage
Dual Purpose
🥚 Couleur des œufs
Tinted
👑 Type de crête
Single
🏅 Classe EE
Large Fowl