What is Valdarnese Chicken Breed
The Valdarnese chicken is an Italian breed of chicken originating from Upper Valdarno, in the heart of Tuscany. The breed was believed to be extinct for many years in the 20th century, but today various organizations dedicated to the preservation of birds are making efforts to save the breed from extinction.
The Valdarnese has no relation to the popular Valdarno breed originating from the lower part of Valdarno and is black in color.
Valdarnese Chicken Characteristics
This breed is known for its rusticity, being rebellious to confinement, as they prefer to roam in freedom. It has a large simple 5 to 6 crest that is bright red in color. . The earlobes are creamy yellow with some red veins. The average weight is 2.9–3.3 kg (6.4–7.3 lb) for roosters and 2.0–2.5 kg (4.4–5.5 lb) for hens. ...