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Australian Langshan

Australian Langshan

Wikipedia

The Australian Langshan is an Australian chicken breed, derived from the Croad Langshan and accepted by the Australian Poultry Standard as a recognized breed. The Australian Langshan is little known outside Australia but is a popular breed inside the country. The breed comes in both bantam and standard size.

Habitat

Australian Langshans are well-adapted to a variety of climates and environments. They thrive in both free-range and confined spaces, making them suitable for backyard farming. They do best in environments where they can engage in natural behaviors like foraging.

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Characteristics

SizeStandard and bantam sizes, standard reaching about 60-70 cm
Wing Span80-95 cm
Male Weight3.5 kg
Female Weight2.5 kg
Life Expectancy8 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 4/5

Useful to know

The Australian Langshan is appreciated for its versatility, being suitable for both meat and egg production. It is known for its upright stance and long legs, which is a distinguishing feature of the Langshan breeds. This breed adapts well to various climates and is relatively easy to manage, which contributes to its popularity in Australia.

Behaviour

TemperamentCalm and friendly
Flightinesslow
Foraging Abilitygood

Confinement Tolerance

Australian Langshans are adaptable and tolerate confinement well, though they enjoy free-ranging when possible. They are generally calm and can be kept in a mixed flock.

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