Swedish Flower Hen
Swedish breed of chicken
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The Swedish Flower Hen, Swedish: Skånsk Blommehöna, is an endangered traditional Swedish breed of domestic chicken.[2] It is one of eleven traditional chicken breeds in Sweden.[6]
History
The Blommehöna is a traditional farmyard breed of chicken from southern Sweden; the Swedish name indicates that it comes from the landskap of Skåne. It came close to extinction in the 1970s;[7]: 193 recovery was based on three flocks found in the villages of Esarp, Tofta and Vomb, all in Skåne.[8] A breeders' association, the Svenska Lanthönsklubben, was formed.[7]: 193 In 2014 a total population of 1592 was reported to the DAD-IS database of the FAO; in 2019 there were a total of 1123, distributed in 85 flocks.[2] In 2022 the conservation status of the breed was listed as 'at risk/endangered'.[2]
Fifteen birds were exported to the United States in 2010.[7]: 193
Characteristics
The Blommehöna is characterised by its millefleur plumage pattern. The base colour is variable, and may be black, blue, buff or red.[8]
