Deutsche Zwerg-Reichshühner

Deutsche Zwerg-Reichshühner are the bantam form of the Deutsches Reichshuhn, a German utility breed. They carry the general Reichshuhn identity in a smaller exhibition-friendly size, with compact bodies, lively carriage, and color varieties recognized by poultry standards. The name literally points to German bantam Reichshühner, so it should not be confused with unrelated true bantams or casual small crosses.

These birds are usually kept by exhibition breeders and small-flock owners who want a German bantam with heritage-breed character. Their housing can be modest, but it still needs dryness, predator protection, and perches scaled for smaller bodies. Breeding should maintain correct bantam size, type, color, fertility, and hatchability. Because bantam versions can drift toward generic small chickens, pairing birds from known Reichshuhn bantam lines is important.