The Šumava is an old breed of chicken originating in the Bohemian forest in the Czech Republic.[1] Original Šumava chickens became extinct, but in the second half of 20th century, the breed was restored by crossing a few remaining animals from the original population with Czech gold brindle chicken, yellow Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Wyandotte.

Šumava chicken
Šumava cock
Conservation statusrare
Other namesŠumavanka
Country of originCzech Republic
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    2.9–3.6 kg
  • Female:
    2.4–3.1 kg
Egg colorbrown
Classification

Hens produce around 180 eggs per year, each weighing about 58 grams (2.0 oz).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "History of Czech chickens". Czech chickens society. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Atlas nejvýznamnějších plemen drůbeže a králíků chovaných v ČR".
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