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Swedish black chicken
Breed descriptionSwedish 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 |
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
Photos
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