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Modern Langshan Chickens

Modern Langshan ChickenUses: Rare breed. Eggs: 160-180 brown.
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Weight: Cock: 4.55Kg. Hen: 3.6Kg.
Bantam: Cock: 1133g. Hen: 910g
Colours: Black, Blue, White.
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Photo: Modern Langshan male owned by Andrew Sheppy.

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