Croad Lanshan
Major Croad imported the first Langshans from northern China in 1872. This useful utility fowl became known as the Croad Langshan. The Modern
Langshan is a separate, taller breed developed for showing and is now very rare.
A heavy but graceful bird with a single upright straight comb, small wattles and quite long legs, with feathering on the outside of the leg and
outer toe only, and pink soles to the feet. The body has a distinct 'U' shape when viewed from the side, with the tail being level with the head .
There should be an intense beetle green sheen to the feathers on the black variety.
The breed is a good utility bird, being good layers, often producing eggs through winter, will provide a good carcass for the table. Hens make
good broodies and are attentive mothers.
Available: large fowl or miniature.
Weight: Large Hen 7lb, 3.2kg. minimum.
Cockerel 9lb, 4.1kg. minimum.
Bantam Hen 1lb7oz-1.75lb, 0.65-0.79kg.
Cockerel 1lb11oz-2lb, 0.77-0.91kg.
Colours: black; white.
Eggs: brown with plum coloured bloom.
www.croadlangshan.org.uk
Rare Breeds Survival Trust
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