Data sheet flower chickens
Body weight (hen):
2 to 2.5 kg
Body weight (rooster):
3 to 3.5 kg
eggs per year:
180 to 220 eggs
Weight of an egg:
55g
eggshell color:
off-white
Origin:
Sweden
Flight Skills:
high
color shades:
black and white speckled (also brown, yellow and red in places)
Particularities:
- coloring special
- rarely
- winter layer
Number (recommended group size):
6 to 8
Life expectancy:
6 to 7 years
Difficulty level:
Beginner Nobody75, Swedish flower chicken, hen, CC0 1.0
The flower chicken is one rare species from Sweden, which is known here in Germany under the full name «Swedish flower chicken». It was probably first mentioned around 1800, but was thought to be extinct for a long time.
However, in 1970 a few specimens were found in three remote Swedish villages, resulting in widespread breeding of the animals.
Today the chicken has one real boomwhich is not least due to its appearance.
The chicken owes its name to its unusual colour. The plumage comes in Black or brown and is provided with white speckles. From afar sees the plumage like a flower meadow out of.
there is each flower chicken unique, because the coloring is not the same for any chicken. This makes it a popular chicken in the coop that catches everyone’s eye.
The flower chicken is a breed that good for beginners suitable. It’s right lively and curiousneeds a lot of exercise and enjoys exploring the area. One large meadow for pecking is perfect.
Opposite people is the chicken trusting, it can be petted and also seeks the vicinity of the holder. On top of that the flower chicken can partially flymaking it even more mobile.
Correct fencing of the enclosure is therefore important, two metres are recommended so that the adventurous chicken cannot escape. Due to its Swedish origin is the flower chicken resilient to the cold.
Laying performance of the flower hen is also good, as it lays a manageable number of eggs over a period of up to five years.
Some keepers list themselves in the fifth year still 75 eggs. While this is fewer than the 200 in the first year, it is still a significant number for such an old age.
gender differences
The The rooster is significantly larger and more magnificent than the hen, also has a distinctive cockscomb. Hens are significantly smaller and stockier.
Mikael Lindmark, Skånsk blommehöna tupp 2008-07-23, CC BY-SA 3.0
breed
Breeding is desirable for a species such as the flower chicken in order to to preserve racial diversity. Every chicken is unique. Plus it’s a good egglayer.
The flower chicken is brooding and in most cases takes care of the offspring himself.
rearing of the chicks
Raising by hand is rarely necessary. The chicks of the flower hen grow fast approach. Due to their origin, they are robust and undemanding and can be fed with simple food.
Even the chicks are already colourful and stand out clearly. The sex can be determined after two to three months. After The first hens lay eggs at six months.
socialization
The flower chicken can be socialize well with species that also have a lively character and need a lot of exercise.
They are peaceful and not aggressive compared to other chickens. As long as the animals enough freewheel have, they feel good. They are therefore well suited for beginners who have a lot of space and are looking for a trusting chicken.