This unique autosexing breed was developed in Sweden, and the hens lay very large eggs for their body size.
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| Egg Color |
white |
| Egg Size |
Jumbo |
| Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
| Gamefowl |
No |
| Table Breeds |
No |
| Country of Origin |
Sweden |
| Cold tolerant |
Yes |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Yes! I'm very vigilant and active |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
High, 1:15 |
| Auto-sexing |
Yes |
|
What this tiny Swedish landrace breed lacks in size, it more than makes up for with boldness and charm. An exceptionally rare breed that has gained a cult following in the U.S.
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| Egg Color |
tinted |
| Egg Size |
Small |
| Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
| Gamefowl |
No |
| Table Breeds |
No |
| Country of Origin |
Sweden |
| Cold tolerant |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2012, 2014 |
| Landrace |
Yes |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Moderately. |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
|
A unique breed that hails from Sweden and is known for its moss green eggs.
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| Egg Color |
green |
| Egg Size |
Large |
| Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
| Gamefowl |
No |
| Country of Origin |
Sweden |
| Cold tolerant |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2011, 2013 |
| Landrace |
No |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Yes! I'm very vigilant and active |
| Broodiness |
Not often to never |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
|
A sturdier, more cold-hardy version of its distant cousin, the Ayam Cemani, the Swedish Black Hen is an utterly captivating bird. Combining practicality with bewitching good looks, this breed is definitely a conversation starter.
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| Egg Color |
tinted |
| Egg Size |
Small to Medium |
| Average number of eggs per year |
200 - 250 |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Sweden |
| Also called |
Svarthöna or Swedish Black Hen |
| Cold tolerant |
Yes |
| Year of import(s) |
2012, 2013 |
| Landrace |
Yes |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Yes! I'm very vigilant and active |
| Broodiness |
Very |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
|
This beautiful Swedish landrace breed possesses all the splendor and diversity of a field of wildflowers.
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| Egg Color |
tan |
| Egg Size |
Large |
| Average number of eggs per year |
150 - 200 |
| Gamefowl |
No |
| Table Breeds |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
Sweden |
| Also called |
Skånsk Blommehöna |
| Cold tolerant |
Somewhat |
| Year of import(s) |
2012 |
| Landrace |
Yes |
| Great for beginners |
No |
| Free-range ability |
Moderately. |
| Broodiness |
Somewhat |
| Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio |
Average, 1:10 |
| Auto-sexing |
No |
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