Åsbohöna is a Swedish breed known for its hardiness and adaptability to cold climates. As one of the traditional landrace breeds, it has developed naturally, without standardized breeding, resulting in a variety of appearances and characteristics. This breed is kept primarily for egg production and is well-suited for free-range conditions.
Åsbohöna chickens are typically found in rural and farm settings across Sweden. They thrive in free-range environments where they can forage for food. Due to their adaptability, they are suitable for both smallholding farms and backyard flocks.
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 4/5
Åsbohöna chickens are good foragers and have a reputation for being self-sufficient. They are part of Sweden's cultural heritage and are maintained to preserve genetic diversity among chicken breeds. Their adaptability to the Swedish climate makes them resilient in harsh weather conditions.
Confinement Tolerance
Åsbohöna chickens prefer to roam freely and are not well-suited to strict confinement. They do best in environments where they have space to explore and forage.