Information on the German Langschan chicken breed

Rare heavyweight

General information about the German Langschan

As the name suggests, the German Langschan is a German breed that was created at the beginning of the 20th century by crossing the original Croad Langschans with Minorkas and Plymouth Rocks. Langschans belong to the group of bicolored chickens. Unfortunately, these chickens are very rare and have been added to the Red List of endangered livestock breeds.

Appearance of German Langschans

Its head is adorned with a small red single crest with five broad spikes. The earlobes are red, as is the naked part of the face. The iris is brown-black in the black color, but red-brown in the white color. They have grayish beaks and legs. Langschan cockerels reach a proud weight of 4 kg.

Existing dwarf form

Yes, German Dwarf Longshan

Colors of German Langschans

black
white
blue lined

Keeping of German Langschans

They are strong and robust animals that grow quickly and lay plenty of eggs. They are well suited to free-range keeping. Thanks to their considerable weight, they hardly fly, so the fence does not need to be too high. However, these chickens also thrive in enclosures.

Character of German Langschans

They keep the peace with each other so that there are hardly any problems. The animals are very calm by nature and easy to tame with a little patience. Longschans have a strong breeding instinct and are good mothers.

Eggs from German Langschan hens

Langschan hens lay approx. 180 cream-colored eggs, weighing approx. 55g.