{ Pita Pinta Asturiana }
Country of Origin: Spain
Primary Use: Dual-purpose
Bird Size: Male 4-4.5kg Females 2.5-3kg
Egg Production: Good around 160 eggs per year
Egg Size: Large (60-65 grams)
Egg Color: Tan/ Burnt-cream
Comb Type: Single Comb
Hardiness: Very cold hardy
Personality: Friendly
The Pita Pinta Asturiana (literally means 'the Asturian Painted Chicken'), is the only chicken breed indigenous to the principality of Asturias, in north-western Spain. This breed is of Atlantic-type, and shares origins with other Spanish breeds such as; the Eusla; Oiloa.
Pita Pinta chickens are medium to large-sized compact chickens, with single combs and red earlobes. They have yellow legs with black spots. They are good layers but they rarely go broody, friendly natured, and good foragers. A lovely dual purpose breed with a very eye-catching look!