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Rosecomb
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Rosecomb is an old British true bantam named for its broad rose comb, also noted for large round white earlobes and tightly carried plumage in many colour varieties. Birds are ornamental show fowl; meat is mild and scarce in quantity, suited only to petite roast or stock use. Culinary role is negligible commercially, but historically small English bantams supplemented cottage diets. Modern Rosecombs are kept for exhibition excellence, with food value a distant secondary consideration.
Also known as: Rosecomb, Rosecomb Bantam, Rosecomb, Rosecomb
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History
Small rose-combed bantams appeared in English records and courtly or estate poultry collections.
Black Rosecombs became fashionable ornamental birds among British gentry.
Victorian shows refined type, comb quality, and colour standards for Rosecomb bantams.
The American Poultry Association recognised Rosecombs, expanding colour breeding in North America.
Specialist clubs maintained pure Rosecomb lines as industrial poultry separated fully from fancy bantams.