The Modern Langshan is a
breed of
chicken
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derived from the
Croad Langshan
The Croad Langshan is an old, heavy, soft-feathered chicken breed which probably originated in China.
Origin
The first recorded imports came from the Langshan ('Wolf Mountain') area in the outskirts of Nantong, just north of the lower reac ...
. Though today it is rarely seen, the breed was at one time fairly popular.
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History
The Croad Langshan was brought to the United Kingdom
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from Northern China by Major F. Croad in 1872. In order to make a clearer contrast between the Croad Langshan and the then less generously feathered Black Cochin
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, the birds were bred to have longer legs, tighter feathering, and an overall higher carriage; resulting in the Modern Langshan. Their development, in the 1890s, would later be mirrored by the development of the German Langshan
The German Langshan is a breed of chicken developed from the exported Croad Langshan in Germany. It is a large, robust breed of exceptional height. Though most often raised for show, it has practical application as a layer and meat bird, as well. ...
, in the early 1900s, which look quite similar to the Modern Langshan. Their popularity along with their numbers declined through the years.
Characteristics
The Modern Langshan has a less heavy and more game-like build then the Croad Langshan, and is sometimes compared to the Modern Game in appearance. Its legs are only lightly feathered. The breed is chiefly ornamental, being a good producer of neither eggs nor meat.
See also
* Croad Langshan
The Croad Langshan is an old, heavy, soft-feathered chicken breed which probably originated in China.
Origin
The first recorded imports came from the Langshan ('Wolf Mountain') area in the outskirts of Nantong, just north of the lower reac ...
* German Langshan
The German Langshan is a breed of chicken developed from the exported Croad Langshan in Germany. It is a large, robust breed of exceptional height. Though most often raised for show, it has practical application as a layer and meat bird, as well. ...
* Australian Langshan
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 insid ...
* List of chicken breeds
There are hundreds of chicken breeds in existence. Domesticated for thousands of years, distinguishable breeds of chicken have been present since the combined factors of geographical isolation and selection for desired characteristics created reg ...
References
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Chicken breeds
Animal breeds on the RBST Watchlist
category:Langshans