Langshan

Our, Favorite. Breed! Big, Beautiful and Gentle!

According to the American Langshan Club:

The Langshan is a large, stately bird that always amazes anyone who encounters them. Their upright stance, calm demeanor and excellent dual-purpose qualities make the Langshan an asset and sight to any yard. While the Langshan is a slow-growing bird, the slow growth helps to ensure the frame of the bird is where the size comes from and not from heavy feathering or stitly body style. The height of the bird should not be achieved by the legs alone as each proportion lends to the overall structure and size of the bird. There neck, body depth and legs should be equal in proportion and balance.

The Langshan is an excellent layer of large brown eggs. The Langshan females tend to brood easily and are normally attentive mothers. The males are usually non-aggressive and can make an imposing sight in any yard. They are excellent foragers and do well in confined and free-ranged environments. They are cold and heat hardy.