By:
Tim Daniels
Uses: Rare breed. Eggs: 160-180 brown.
Origin: .
Weight: Cock: 4.55Kg. Hen: 3.6Kg.
Bantam: Cock: 1133g. Hen: 910g
Colours: Black, Blue, White.
Useful to Know: .
Photo: Modern Langshan male owned by Andrew Sheppy.
Modern Langshan Chickens text.
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