This means that they developed naturally over hundreds of. They can also be used as meat because they reach a decent weight. No matter which breed you choose, we can ship you baby chicks in no time. Swedish Flower chickens are a reasonably heavy breed with hens weighing around 2 – 2. Specifically for high egg production or greater meat yield. Browse our selection today, and give us a call at 417-532-4581 if you have any questions!
These were only found in three Swedish villages. This species can be crested or tasseled or have neither of these traits. While this breed is perfect for small-scale farming in smaller areas, the problem is finding them. Available in many colours, the Swedish Flower Hen, with its gentle non-aggressive nature, beautiful feather pattern and inquisitive love of foraging make it one of my favourite breeds. They are healthy and can take care of themselves. Since they developed naturally, no one knows precisely when these chickens came about or the steps that led to their creation. Climate Tolerance:||High|. As a "wild" bird, the Swedish Flower Hen tends to be more confident and assured than most other chicken breeds out there. They are left to procreate with no interference from humans, who inevitably tend to selectively breed (take the best traits and colours of parent stock and use those few birds to breed from). Of Swedish Flower Hens were quite prevalent throughout the villages in the. She is definitely passionate about her chickens and devotes much time and patience to them, so we had a lot to talk about. Landrace breeds differ from the more formal ones which are bred to conform to a particular standard or purpose. Help grow the population. It's all a bit of mystery.
Featured Image Credit: Dora Zett, Shutterstock. These birds will be available at point of lay during the summer but young stock are available now. Swedish Flowers generally have whitish spots at the tips of their feathers, giving them a speckled (or flowered) appearance. Some of these birds do exist in the U. The white-tipped feathers make the birds look like a field of blooming flowers. A., but getting your hands on one can be challenging.
Chickens were introduced to Sweden about 2000 years ago, brought to the country. The sale and transfer of these birds are not always well-documented or easy to find. We only offer high-quality breeds, including bantam chickens, standard old English game and other terrific choices. Due to their rarity, they are not recognized as a breed in many areas. The brilliantly coloured feathers do indeed evoke an image of a wild flower meadow. MATURE WT: MALE 5 LBS. Image(s) provided by: Archant. Their feathers are reminiscent of flowers due to their heavy white spotting. The Swedish Flower is a landrace, meaning the birds were not selected by breeders for a specific color or feature but were allowed to naturally select. Chickens were was close to extinction in 1970, when a group of enthusiasts.
Appearance & Varieties. The birds are called blommehons in Swedish which literally means 'flower hens'. In 2010, a few were imported into the U. S., but their numbers are still tiny outside of their homeland, where they aren't even that widespread. Some have crests, some are black and white, some predominantly brown, some stunningly speckled in brown, black and white.