Breed of chicken I saw in a movie?

[Dracoonfly]

I just watched the movie "The Last Station" last night. It takes place in Russia in the early 1900's. I noticed these chickens running around which looked like solid black Brahmas, but can't find such a color listed for the Brahma. The hens looked large and had fully feathered feet, solid black from what I could see. Anyone have a clue?

 

[al6517]

Black Cochin is my guess.

AL

 

[RAREROO]

A Black Cochin would be most likely but there are Solid Black Brahmas somewhere in the world, these on feathersite are AWESOME. http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGA/Brahma/BRKBrahma.html

And someone here one BYC has black brahma bantams.

 

[WoodwardRooster]

I saw that movie too. They looked like black langshans.

 

[spish]

we have solid black brahmas here in belgium

i had two but sadly one died....always been on the lookout for some friends for the survivor but have yet to come across another black one

 

[Dracoonfly]

Wow! Ask and ye shall receive quick replies! I guess any of them could be correct but I agree with Rareroo that Black Cochin is most likely. I learn something everyday. Thanks!

 

[Illia]

Hahah, there was a thread asking the exact same thing a year ago.

Does anyone know what comb type they had? How long of legs and short of back they had? Tail angle?

Langshans - Black legs, single comb, short back, high set tail, long legs

Cochins - Yellow legs, single comb, very arched back and low set, small tail, short legs

Brahmas - Black legs, pea comb, medium back and tail that rises with the incline of the back, moderate length legs

 

[Backyard_Chicken_rancher]

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I seen that movie as well and they look just like my Black Langshan So this is my guess as well....

 

[RAREROO]

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If you every do find a mate for it, throw some of their chicks across the pond over here to us in the US. lol