Šumavanka
The Šumava is an old breed of chicken originating in the Bohemian forest in the Czech Republic.[1] Original Šumava chickens became extinct, but in the second half of 20th century, the breed was restored by crossing a few remaining animals from the original population with Czech gold brindle chicken, yellow Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Wyandotte.
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Conservation status | rare |
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Other names | Šumavanka |
Country of origin | Czech Republic |
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Egg color | brown |
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Hens produce around 180 eggs per year, each weighing about 58 grams (2.0 oz).[2]
References
- "History of Czech chickens". Czech chickens society. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- "Atlas nejvýznamnějších plemen drůbeže a králíků chovaných v ČR".
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