Country
Specie
ISO3
ITA
Language
it.
Transboundary name
Ancona
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Data refer to fancy stock. This breed may still, very exceptionally, be found in Marche for farmyard production.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is a very good egg layer.
Other special qualities
The presence of sex-linked bantam is reported for this breed.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
2.50
Weight females
2.00
Other specific visible traits
sex-linked bantam, dwarfism dwb exists, but very rare
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
These are the common fowls of central Italy, named after the port of Ancona. They have been shipped the first time from the port of Ancona to England (1851), where they were first selected, and later exported to America (1888).
Year of origin
1851
Location within country
Walking
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
