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Šumavanka

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The Šumava is an old breed of chicken originating in the Bohemian Forest in the Czech Republic.[1] Original Šumava chickens became extinct, but in the second half of 20th century, the breed was restored by crossing a few remaining animals from the original population with Czech gold brindle chicken, yellow Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Wyandotte.

Conservation statusrare
Other namesŠumavanka
Country of originCzech Republic
Weight
  • Male:
    2.9–3.6 kg
  • Female:
    2.4–3.1 kg
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Šumava chicken
Šumava cock
Conservation statusrare
Other namesŠumavanka
Country of originCzech Republic
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    2.9–3.6 kg
  • Female:
    2.4–3.1 kg
Egg colorbrown
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Hens produce around 180 eggs per year, each weighing about 58 grams (2.0 oz).[2]

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