Breeds of chicken: LEGHORN and Russian white

Currently, there is a huge number of different breeds of chickens. They can be classified into three groups: egg, meat and universal direction. In addition, a large number of highly productive hybrids - crosses - have been identified. Chickens of the egg direction are distinguished by their great endurance, unpretentiousness and excellent yield of the young. In this article, we will consider two of the most interesting representatives of this group: the breeds of Lycheon hens, as well as Russian whites.

Leggorny

A similar interesting name for this breed comes from the Italian town of Livorno, which in English sounds like Leghorn. It was here that these chickens first appeared, around the beginning of the 19th century. At that time, nothing special about Leggorn were different, eggs were not carried too much. In the 40s of the same century, these chickens were introduced to the United States, where a large selection work was carried out with them. As a starting material used a variety of breeds of chicken. Leggorn modern - a mixture of old Italian chickens and breeds such as white minorks, phoenixes, Japanese yokohams. To us in the country these chickens have got in 20th years of the last century. At the moment, leggorns are the most popular breed in the world.

This poultry is characterized by unusually high egg production. From the laying hen alone it is possible to get about 300 eggs per year. Lunghorn white chicken with a leaf-shaped scallop is even better - up to 350 eggs per year. The weight of the female can reach 3 kg. The chicken weighs a little less - up to two and a half kilograms. At the moment, more than 20 breeding plants are working on improving this breed and creating hybrids in Russia.

The two most common breeds of chicken are leggolds and the Russian white that came from it. The latter was obtained by crossing with local varieties adapted to Russian conditions.

Russian white chickens

Work on the creation of chickens of this breed was begun in the distant 1929. Selective experiments lasted more than 20 years. In 1953 Russian white was officially approved as a breed. Its other name is Snow White. This is an unusually productive bird. One of the most interesting features of her is that she is not subject to such a disease as leukemia. These chickens are not at all afraid of low temperatures. Even chickens can be grown at a temperature of 10 degrees below normal.

One layer can carry up to 230 eggs a year. The weight of both chickens and bettens reaches two and a half kilograms. Although, of course, the first usually a little less.

The breeds of chicken Russian white and leggorn can be considered one of the most productive at the moment. In Russia, of course, the first, as more adapted, for breeding is preferable. However, with proper care, an excellent result can be obtained by growing LEGHORGONS as well.

Russian white and leggorn - remarkable for many parameters breeds of chickens. Leggorn is a bird that is afraid of strong noise, which is reflected in a decrease in productivity. This must be taken into account. They do not like too much cramped. However, it is easy enough to get used to changes in weather conditions, which is important.