Conservation breeding

ÖTZ-Caramel

Foto: Burkhardt Ernst | Gut Giesenhagen

The ÖTZ Caramel is the result of a cross between a German Lachshahn and a White Rock hen. In contrast to Coffee and Cream, only the mother hen is bred by ÖTZ. The Lachshähne come from our cooperating partner Wendlandgeflügel.

The ÖTZ Caramel has white feet and beige-brown flowered plumage in a variety of colors. Occasionally feathers and up to five toes appear on the feet. The beard also gives the animals a special appearance.

At a glance

General information

Conservation breeding Deutscher Lachshahn x White Rock Henne

beige-brown flowered in a varied pattern and white legs

Hatching eggs and Chicks all year round I Pullets on pro order 

No

For this reason, the animals can only be purchased in small numbers as hatching eggs or as chicks from ÖTZ partner hatcheries.

The ÖTZ Caramel dual-purpose chicken cross contributes to the preservation of this endangered old breed as a commercial chicken by using the “Deutsches Lachshuhn” breed (GEH listed in the category “Observation”). With their beard and light feathered feet, the ÖTZ Caramel are also visually a special feature with a unique selling point.

Cock and hen belong together

Performance DATA

Caramel Hens

ÖTZ Caramel Henne
Foto. Sebastian Seelig | Wendland Geflügel

ParametersPerformance
Optimum laying performance
in 52 weeks
200 - 230 Eggs
Shell colourcream
Target weight at the start of laying period2.1 – 2.3 kg
Weight
End of 1st laying period
Living weight 2.7 kg
Slaughter weight 1.5 kg
Ø Feed consumption
1st laying period
130 - 135 g / animal & day

Behaviour

ÖTZ Caramel are calm, sociable chickens. They are curious and make good use of the outrun. The animals can also be kept in mixed flocks with other breeds without any problems.

Caramel Cocks

ÖTZ Caramel Hahn
Foto. Sebastian Seelig | Wendland Geflügel

Parametersperformance until day 98 performance until day 112
Living weight*2.0 kg2.4 kg
Cannibalization rate*66 %68%
Ø Increase*20 g21 g
Ø Feed conversion*3,83,9
*with the following feeding:
Week 1-6: Energy 11.1 MJ/kg, XP:18,2 % Methionine: 0.38%
Week 7-16: Energy 10,9 MJ, XP: 16,4%, Methionine: 0,32%

Behaviour

ÖTZ Caramel cockerels are particularly peaceful. Rank fights rarely occur until the 18th week of life.