Robusta Maculata Chicken Breed Profile
Like its sister the Lionata, the Robusta Maculata was born between 1959 and 1965 at the Poultry Experiment Station in Rovigo; by selecting and crossing the buff Orpington and White Ameraucana. In this case, however, their plumage is totally different. This breed has become very popular in recent years, especially for its elegant appearance.
Robusta Maculata Features
It is a rustic, medium-sized breed with slow-growing yellow skin and legs, which makes it ideal for extensive outdoor rearing for the production of quality meat.
The average weight of Robusta Maculata is around 4 to 4.5 kg in roosters, while hens are around 3 kg.
Breed Varieties
One of the most striking characteristics of Robusta Maculata is its plumage. Which is quite irregular and difficult to standardize. Very often the ch...