Bergische Zwerg-Schlotterkämme

Bergische Zwerg-Schlotterkämme are the bantam form of the Bergische Schlotterkamm, the old Bergisch chicken named for its loose, shaking comb. In miniature, they keep the large single comb, alert carriage, and trim country-fowl outline that distinguish the standard breed. They are German exhibition and conservation bantams rather than a commercial egg strain, and color descriptions may vary by registry or line, though the traditional dark Bergisch appearance remains central.

These bantams can fit smaller coops than large fowl, but they still need clean dry quarters, secure outdoor space, and feed suited to active laying bantams. The prominent comb should be watched in freezing weather, and show birds benefit from housing that prevents comb damage. Breeders working with Zwerg-Schlotterkämme usually pay close attention to comb shape, size reduction without weakness, and maintenance of distinct bloodlines. For buyers, clear identification matters because uncommon regional bantams can be mistaken for generic black or dark single-combed bantams.

Colors: Barred, Birchen, Black, Blue, Brown, Buff, Columbian, Crele, Cuckoo, Duckwing, Gold, Gold Laced, Laced, Lavender, Mille Fleur, Mottled, Partridge, Penciled, Porcelain, Red, Silver, Silver Laced, Spangled, Splash, Wheaten, White