Post by bergere on Aug 15, 2006 18:18:31 GMT -5
Norwegian Jærhøns
I knew the elder gentleman up in Poulsbo that brought them into the country. Still kicking myself in the backside for passing up getting the third breeding blood line. Was also told they are a bit older than what Feathersite says they are but where only breed by local farmers and not recognized as such.
Nice birds and rare.
The only truly Norwegian breed, Jærhøns were developed around 1920 near the town of Stavanger. This is an active and hardy breed and lays a large white egg. Cocks weigh around 2 kilos (5 pounds) and hens about 1.5 kilos (3 1/2 pounds). Day-old chicks are sexable by color.
Two varieties exist: dark brown and light yellow. The pattern on the hens is like a cross between barring and spotting. The males have "bad" barring on the breast and legs. The rest of the bird is white, with some yellow/gold/brown in the hackle, back and tail.
www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGD/Jaer/BRKJaerhone.html
I knew the elder gentleman up in Poulsbo that brought them into the country. Still kicking myself in the backside for passing up getting the third breeding blood line. Was also told they are a bit older than what Feathersite says they are but where only breed by local farmers and not recognized as such.
Nice birds and rare.
The only truly Norwegian breed, Jærhøns were developed around 1920 near the town of Stavanger. This is an active and hardy breed and lays a large white egg. Cocks weigh around 2 kilos (5 pounds) and hens about 1.5 kilos (3 1/2 pounds). Day-old chicks are sexable by color.
Two varieties exist: dark brown and light yellow. The pattern on the hens is like a cross between barring and spotting. The males have "bad" barring on the breast and legs. The rest of the bird is white, with some yellow/gold/brown in the hackle, back and tail.
www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGD/Jaer/BRKJaerhone.html