I am focused on providing healthy and happy birds that embody the best of Swedish Flower hens. You can raise these chicks to lay more eggs, to serve as meat, or even just to keep around your home as pets. It is a breed entirely new to me and one of only a handful of Landrace breeds.
Robust breed of chicken. Of Swedish Flower Hens were quite prevalent throughout the villages in the. Since they are so social, you don't have to worry about them scaring your children or vice versa. Colorful, spotted plumage, Skansk blommehona literally translates to "bloom hen.
The feathers, giving the bird the spotted appearance. Sanne now has a flock of around 150, including 19 cockerels. Since they developed naturally, no one knows precisely when these chickens came about or the steps that led to their creation. If you have been looking for egg-laying and meat chickens for sale, Cackle Hatchery® has a wide range of options to choose from. When I came across Sanne Virdee and her Swedish Flower chickens by chance while looking for breeders on the net, I didn't realise what a treat was in store.
The birds are called blommehons in Swedish which literally means 'flower hens'. For the most part, these birds are quite problem-free. These birds will be available at point of lay during the summer but young stock are available now. You may be able to find one near you. Even the roosters are said to be non-aggressive — though that doesn't mean they aren't loud! Chickens were was close to extinction in 1970, when a group of enthusiasts. The Swedish Flower Hen or Skansk blommehona, developed. In the late 1800's with the introduction of imported chicken breeds bred. Some have crests, some are black and white, some predominantly brown, some stunningly speckled in brown, black and white.
"The gene pool is very small, " she tells me, "So a large stock is needed to avoid inbreeding. Available in many colours, the Swedish Flower Hen, with its gentle non-aggressive nature, beautiful feather pattern and inquisitive love of foraging make it one of my favourite breeds. Most of the time, you need to know someone who owns one to purchase chicks. About 30-40% of the hens will go broody and make good mothers; this is a perfect scenario – not too much broodiness and not too little either!
Luckily, there are a few hatcheries that are selling these chickens. Immediately noticeable by the white tips to their feathers, these 'flowers' give it a distinctive appearance. Hot Weather Chickens. The brilliantly coloured feathers do indeed evoke an image of a wild flower meadow. Eggs usually reach up to extra-large size, though they may remain small for a while before this occurs. The birds were called Swedish Flower after the white or black flecks, or flowers, on the tips of feathers.