What is Valdarno Chicken
The Valdarno chicken breed is a dual-purpose breed native to Tuscany, in central Italy. It is very similar to the French Bresse Gauloise, and famous for its highly rated meat and good egg production. It is a quite different breed from the Valdarnese, which originates from Upper Valdarno, and is white.
Valdarno Chicken Breed Characteristics
The Valdarno belongs to the category of Mediterranean breeds: light, elegant, and country-type. It is very resistant and active poultry, an excellent option for free-range rearing. It has a simple crest of medium size, with 5 or 6 points. The earlobes are oval porcelain white and their eyes are dark red.
The average weight is 2.5–2.8 kg (5.5–6.2 lb) for roosters and 2.0–2.3 kg (4.4–5.1 lb) for hens.
Breed Varieties
There is only one variety of the...