German Langshan

German Langshan
Country of origin China
Germany
Use ornamental, meat
Traits
Egg color cream
Comb type single
Classification
Chicken
Gallus gallus domesticus

The German Langshan is a breed of chicken developed from the imported Croad Langshan in Germany. It is a large, robust breed of exceptional height. Though most often raised for show, it is a practical meat bird as well. The standard-sized German Langshan is uncommon in both The United States and United Kingdom, the bantam form, however, is popular in the latter.[1]

History

The Croad Langshan was first shipped to the United Kingdom in 1872, and then from there, shipped Germany. It was used in the creation of the German Langshan, along with the Minorca and Plymouth Rock; this resulted in a clean legged fowl. The German Langshan's creation was completed by the early twentieth century.[2]

Appearance

A German Langshan cockerel

The German Langshan is a large, heavy chicken: roosters weigh about 4 kilograms. The chickens have a contoured back and a relatively small tail. With its long legs and upright posture the breed's profile is often likened to a wine glass. They have a single comb. As said above, their legs are bare.[3]

Colors

The German Langshan is most often found in only three colours: Black, Blue, and White; others are known, but are rather rare.[4]

Characteristics

German Langshans are strong, vital chickens that grow up fast. They lay cream-colored eggs which are quite large. Their weight hinders flight. They can be tamed without much difficulty.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bassom, Frances (2009). Chicken breeds & care : a color directory of the most popular breeds and their care (1. ed.). Buffalo, N.Y.: Firefly Books. p. 138. ISBN 978-1-55407-473-0.
  2. ↑ Bassom, Frances (2009). Chicken breeds & care : a color directory of the most popular breeds and their care (1. ed.). Buffalo, N.Y.: Firefly Books. p. 138. ISBN 978-1-55407-473-0.
  3. ↑ Perris, Christie Aschwanden ; photographed by Andrew. Beautiful chickens : portraits of champion breeds (1st US ed. ed.). New York: Thomas Dunne Books. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-312-61377-8.
  4. ↑ www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGK/Langshan/BRKLangshan.html
  5. ↑ Bassom, Frances (2009). Chicken breeds & care : a color directory of the most popular breeds and their care (1. ed.). Buffalo, N.Y.: Firefly Books. p. 138. ISBN 978-1-55407-473-0.