Norsk Mountain Farm's Swedish Flower Hens are from some of the top lines in the USA. Robust breed of chicken. Birds show more of a darker lacing around the feather edges as opposed to the. If you allow it, about 1/3 of hens will go broody. These birds have a variety of uses. Sanne now has a flock of around 150, including 19 cockerels.
Therefore, they cannot take place in shows and don't need a standard. Since they are so social, you don't have to worry about them scaring your children or vice versa. The Swedish Flower Hen developed naturally over thousands of years. Some were likely taken to other countries too. They primarily exist in Skane, a region in Sweden. Their base coloring varies from black, yellow, red or. Some have crests, some are black and white, some predominantly brown, some stunningly speckled in brown, black and white. Over time, this process developed a unique breed of chickens that were ideally suited for their environment.
It was first mentioned in Swedish journals in the early 1700s but is likely to be older than that. Sold straight run only. They are much hardier than most other breeds and have a low level of care, which is perfect for a small homestead. Today it is unknown what or how. There has not been a headcount since then, though we hope that their population has increased. When I came across Sanne Virdee and her Swedish Flower chickens by chance while looking for breeders on the net, I didn't realise what a treat was in store.
They love to free-range and are quite predator savvy. The Swedish Flower is a landrace, meaning the birds were not selected by breeders for a specific color or feature but were allowed to naturally select. Usually, these birds can cost as much as $30 a piece, which is a bit more than some other breeds. Even the roosters are said to be non-aggressive — though that doesn't mean they aren't loud! Cackle Hatchery® even has a selection of rare breed chickens available. Please contact me directly for more information.
Chickens were introduced to Sweden about 2000 years ago, brought to the country. The feathers, giving the bird the spotted appearance. It's all a bit of mystery.
This species is not common. Small Order Specials. The sale and transfer of these birds are not always well-documented or easy to find. They can also be used as meat because they reach a decent weight. By traders, settlers and even Viking marauders. As a Darwinist creation, human intervention and selective breeding never. More: Sanne Virdee does not sell cockerels but does sell hens (£45 each) and these are also available from two stockists: Hollywater Hens in Hollywater, Hampshire and Southmead Poultry in Leatherhead, Surrey. This species can be crested or tasseled or have neither of these traits.
Immediately noticeable by the white tips to their feathers, these 'flowers' give it a distinctive appearance. These were only found in three Swedish villages. Meat / Broiler Chickens. The birds are called blommehons in Swedish which literally means 'flower hens'. Southern part of the country for hundreds of years, the breed began to fade out. Rare Chicken Breeds. Population/Distribution/Habitat.
However, they are still all recognized as the same breed. Due to their rarity, they are not recognized as a breed in many areas. Help grow the population. She is definitely passionate about her chickens and devotes much time and patience to them, so we had a lot to talk about.