Langshan

Breed Purpose:

Dual Purpose

Comb:

Single

Broodiness:

Frequent

Climate Tolerance:

All Climates

Egg Productivity:

Medium

Egg Size:

Large

Egg Color:

Brown

Breed Temperament:

Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet,Docile

Breed Colors/Varieties:

Single comb: Black, Blue, White. Some breeders are working on a Barred Langshan.

Breed Size:

Large Fowl

APA/ABA Class:

Asiatic

The Black Langshan originated in China where it is thought to have been made a pure breed. Black Langshans were originally imported into England by Major Croad who has since had his name incorporated into a particular variety of Langshan called the "Croad Langshan." In the UK there are two types of Langshans, the "Croad" and the "German" varieties. The German variety lacks feathering down the shanks and toes. The German variety is not accepted by the APA therefore all Langshans available in the US are "Croad". The Langshan is considered the dual-purpose breed of the Asiatic class thanks to a smaller body size than the Brahma or Cochin and an increased laying ability as well as carcass weight. The males of this breed may grow a very large tail that is held erect rather than parallel to the ground. The tail may attain lengths of sixteen inches or more and is very impressive when fully developed. The hackle and saddle feathers are held close to the body and these attributes give the impression of a very short back. The most desirable Langshans have a very defined "U" shape to their backs.

Chicken Breed Info: Breed Purpose: Dual Purpose Comb: Single Broodiness: Frequent Climate Tolerance: All Climates General Egg Info: Egg Productivity: Medium Egg Size: Large Egg Color: Brown Breed Temperament: Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet,Docile Breed Colors / Varieties: Single comb: Black, Blue, White. Some breeders are working on a Barred Langshan. Breed Details: Some lines of birds are more frequent in being broody. My particular birds have gone broody six times each this year alone. The males are sweet, relaxed and gentle. Green sheen on males and females is desirable with purple sheen considered less desirable than green. Eyes should be dark, bordering on black. Face and wattles should be red with a medium-sized comb. This breed has done will in 100*F temperatures as well as sub-zero temperatures in the winter. Laying in high temperatures should not be expected. Eggs vary from light brown to dark brown and desirable eggs have a "plum" coloration to the brown.

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