SWEDISH FLOWER HEN, FEMALE CHICKS
we all small breeders, we hand rear our Swedish hens, we have a some females, pairs and chicks available most of the year. Orders always welcomed. The Swedish Flower Chicken is a rare landrace breed from Sweden. They are very friendly breed and are wonderful with children even the males. They lay large white or cream eggs and lay in the colder weather too. They are a breed which has been developed largely by natural, local processes in order to adapt to the local environment. Cold harsh weather. It is in this way that it differs from a formal breed, which is bred to conform to a particular standard or purpose. The Swedish Flower Chicken is the largest native Swedish chicken breed. Swedish Flower Chickens are first mentioned around , however it is likely that the breed may be even older. The demise of the breed was noted in the s, in fact, only 3 known flocks remained. These were found in three separate Swedish villages: Esarp; Tofta and Vomb. It was, thanks to much painstaking work the future of the breed was once again restored. The Swedish Flower Chickens received gene bank status in Sweden in and are considered a rare breed. Flower Chickens are perfectly camouflaged for life on the Swedish plains. The standard of these birds is that they are non-standard! There are colour traits however, most of the birds are individually speckled. Hens weigh 2-2.5kg. Cockerels weigh 2.5 to 3.5kg. Read More