Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Croad Langshan
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
The numbers are increasing due to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Poultry Support Programme and an active club. A strain unbroken from the original importation exists. 2002: National risk status - secure. Information received from Breed Society.
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is adapted to numerous different environments.
Other special qualities
This is a hardy, heavy breed.
Avian classification
fancy
Weight males
4.50
Weight females
3.60
Other specific visible traits
feathered legs
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic origin: imported by Major Croad in 1904 from Langshan, China
Year of origin
1904
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
