The German Langshan

Uses: Attractive Pets, Exhibition.

Eggs: 150- 200 Brown. Origin: Germany.

Weight: Cock: 3 - 4.5Kg, Hen: 2.5 - 3.5Kg.

Bantam Cock: 1Kg Bantam Hen: 900g

Colours: Black, Blue, White (Standardised UK) Birchen, Barred, Brown-Red, Silver-Blue, Lemon-Blue, Red.

Useful to know: Wine glass shape in profile. There are several other colours in Germany. This is a rare breed and is seldom seen in the UK.

Photo: White German Langshan. Photo courtesy of Rupert Stephenson.

History and Description to follow. Work in progress as they say ;-)

Books

• Rare Poultry Breeds - D. Scrivener - P.193 - 198
• German Chicken Breeds:  Vorwerk, Hamburg, Yokohama, Kraienkppe, German Langshan - Books Llc.
  
• British Poultry Standards - P.124 - 127

Breed Clubs:

UK: The German Langshan Club

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