Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pl
Other name
Leghorn G99
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
Animals of this breed are reported to be resistant to diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
These birds are known for their high reproduction rate.
Shank and foot colour
yellow
Plumage colour
white
Weight males
2.10
Weight females
1.66
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
Leghorn derives from Italy. They were imported to the United Kingdom in 1870 and distributed to the rest of European countries. They were imported to Poland in 1967 from English Sykes Company.
Year of origin
1960
Location within country
One conservation flock: Experimental Farm of National Institute of Animal Production Chorzelow Sp. z o.o. Rzeszow region
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
