The Frizzle chicken is an old breed that is thought to originate from Southern Asia, Java and the Philippines. They have a distinctive appearance with feathers that curl, making them look fluffy. There are three different types of feathering: frizzled, over frizzled and flat coated. There are many color varieties such as blue, white, black and buff. They have a single red comb. Because of their feathering, Frizzles are usually kept for exhibition, yet they do produce a fair amount of eggs and meat.

Frizzle chickens are hardy and happy to forage outdoors in a free range set up, yet they can adapt to smaller enclosures. The hens lay around 160 eggs per year, and they can be broody. They enjoy human company, are active yet docile in temperament and are easy to handle. Mature males weigh around 3.6 kg and the females 2.7 kg. Bantam sizes are available.