Langshan

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Langshans come from China and are tall, graceful chickens with feathered legs and a deep chest. They are calm, cold hardy and lay brown eggs, sometimes with a plum tint, and are now rare in the US.

At a glance

Purpose
Eggs and meat
Origin
China
Adult weight
Hens 7.5 lb, roosters 9.5 lb
Lifespan
7–10 years
Eggs
About 150 brown eggs a year
Best fit
Heritage flocks, cold climates
Species
Poultry
Category
Birds
Group
Chicken
Papers
5 categories
NoiseQuiet, calm
HardinessCold hardy
Egg outputModerate layer
Beginner fitGentle, calm

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Langshans are rare, so breeding stock can be related. Their feathered feet collect mud.

Common questions

Are Langshans rare?

Yes. They are listed by The Livestock Conservancy.

What health checks should chicks or pullets have?

Ask whether chicks were vaccinated for Marek's disease at hatch and whether the flock is NPIP-certified, which covers pullorum-typhoid and usually avian influenza. Look for clear eyes, clean vents and quiet breathing, and quarantine new birds for 30 days.

What color are Langshan eggs?

Brown, sometimes with a plum tint.

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Health tests to ask for
NPIP flock certificationMarek's vaccinationHatch record on fileAvian influenza surveillance resultVeterinary exam on file

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