High
Down is renowned for breeding show winning Black Red and
Black Araucanas
in both Bantam and Large Fowl
An alert active bird with firm build and large strong wings.
The face has a thick beard
ear muffling and a neat compact crest,
red triple pea comb no wattles and minimal ear lobes
The beak is strong and horn coloured. The eyes are a vivid bright orange
The legs are clear of feathers and coloured slate
It is the only pure breed that lays blue and blue/ green eggs with the blue
pigmentation
permeating through the shell.
It is a prolific layer