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ISO3
CHN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
Egg weight is 65g. Eggshell colour is mostly white. Egg shape index is 1.4.
Color comments
multi coloured: males: head is greenish black, having white loop around neck: blue green back or abdomen<br> females: neck and back are mostly grey
Weight males
1.40
Weight females
1.60
Other specific visible traits
Small body size. Shallow front quarter, Broad rear quarter. Compact plumage. Short and wide neck. 2-3 tail feathers have a high angle above horizontal.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
The central producing area is Lichuan County, Hubei Province; distributed in southwest part of Hubei Province.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown