Cinnamon Queen
Cinnamon Queens are prolific layers known for their friendly and docile temperament.
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Cinnamon Queens have striking golden-red plumage with a soft feather texture. They are friendly and easy to handle, making them great for backyard flocks. This breed is known for its high egg production, laying a large number of brown eggs. Their calm demeanor makes them suitable for families and urban settings.
History
The Cinnamon Queen was developed in the United States in the late 20th century, primarily by crossing Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns. This breed quickly gained popularity due to its consistent egg-laying abilities and pleasant disposition. Over time, it has spread through local farms and backyard aviaries.
Care tips
Cinnamon Queens are hardy and adapt well to various climates, but they thrive best with adequate space and shelter. They tend to be non-broody, focusing more on laying than hatching. Providing a balanced diet and clean water will enhance their productivity and overall health.
Fun facts
- Cinnamon Queens can lay up to 300 eggs a year.
- They are known for their friendly and social nature.
- This breed’s noticeable feather color makes them visually distinctive.
- They adapt well to confinement, but enjoy free-ranging whenever possible.
What a Cinnamon Queen is
Cinnamon Queen is a red sex link hybrid. It is made by crossing a gold or red rooster, usually from Rhode Island Red or New Hampshire lines, with a silver hen, such as a white or silver laced type. Each hatchery uses its own parent lines. The result is a bird bred for brown eggs and easy sexing at hatch.
Female chicks hatch in red or buff tones, and male chicks hatch white or cream. As adults, hens are a warm cinnamon red, often with lighter feathers in the tail or neck. Roosters are mostly white with some red.
How it compares with other sex links
Cinnamon Queen sits in the same family as Golden Comet, Red Sex Link and ISA Brown. All are red hens bred for production, and the differences come down to the parent lines each company uses. In a backyard flock you will see similar behavior and output.
Daily life
- Early, strong layers of brown eggs.
- Friendly, curious and often very tame.
- Rarely broody.
- Medium sized, so they fit standard coops easily.
High production layers often lay hard in the first two years and then taper off sooner than heritage breeds. Good feed and calcium matter. If shells get thin, read up on thin shell eggs.
They handle both cold and heat reasonably well with standard care. Their single combs can frostbite in severe cold.
Breeding and buying
Cinnamon Queens do not breed true. Hatcheries and feed stores sell them widely each spring.
Common questions about Cinnamon Queens
Are Cinnamon Queens good layers?
Yes. They are bred for steady brown egg production.
Are Cinnamon Queens friendly?
Most are calm and people-friendly.
How long do Cinnamon Queens lay?
They lay heavily for about two years, then production usually drops.
