Ostfriesische Möwe
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File:Groninger Meeuw Goudpel Hen.JPG | |
Country of origin | Germany |
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Traits | |
Weight | Male: 2.25–3 kg |
Female: 1.75–2.5 kg | |
Egg color | white |
Classification | |
Chicken Gallus gallus domesticus |
The Ostfriesische Möwe is an old German breed of domestic chicken. It is a rare breed: in 2009, only 218 roosters and 972 hens were officially registered in Germany.[1][2]
Origin
It is old landrace from East Frisia, West Frisia and Westfalia. It is closely related to the Westfälische Totleger and the Braekel.
Description
It is kept in 2 colours: Silver and Gold. Cocks weigh 2.25–3 kg and hens 1.75–2.5 kg. The hens produce 180 eggs per year of 55 g weight.
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