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Swedish black chicken

Breed description

Swedish black chicken was imported by seafarers from Mozambique to Norway and later to Sweden in the half of 17th century. There was crossed with local chicken breeds as well as was adapted to local harsher environmental conditions. Today it is recognized as distinct breed. It differs from other black chicken breeds (e.g. Kadaknath, Cemani chicken – Ayam Cemani, etc.). It is rarely kept outside of Sweden and Norway.

Swedish black chicken

Import February-April 2026: We will import hatching eggs of this breed from the home country. In case of interest, contact us.

Swedish black chicken

Plumage colour black

Weight
rooster 1,5-2 kg
hen 1-1,5 kg

Country of origine Sweden

Congeries 140 eggs

Egg weight 40-45 g

Egg Colour cream

Utilisation egg

Ring size
rooster 18 mm
hen 16 mm

Offer for sale

Swedish black chicken	February–June	July–September
1 hatching egg	12 €	not available
chicken	not available	not available
rooster	not available	not available
hen	not available	not available
breeding pair 1,1	not available	not available
breeding trio 1,2	not available	not available