Žemaitukai Chicken Chickens
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Žemaitukai Chicken Chickens The Žemaitukai Chicken is a traditional Lithuanian dual-purpose breed from the Žemaitija region. Known for its buff and red plumage, it offers both steady egg production and quality meat in rural farm settings.
Disclaimer: Chicken breed information is based on general sources. Always verify details with a trusted local expert or chicken breeders.
Žemaitukai Chicken Chicken Facts Quick List.
- Breed Name: Žemaitukai Chicken
- Type: Heritage
- Cross Origin: Žemaitija region mixed traditional stock
- Rarity: Rare
- Average Adult Weight: Rooster: 6.7 lbs (3.0 kg), Hen: 5.6 lbs (2.5 kg)
- Lifespan: 6–9 years
- Bird Color(s): Buff, Red
- Egg Production: 180–220 eggs/year
- Egg Color: Tinted
- Meat Production: Yes — valued locally for flavor
- Temperament: Gentle, Balanced, Calm
- Cold/Heat Hardiness: Cold Hardy
- Broodiness: Moderate
- Notes / Special Traits: A Lithuanian regional bird from the Žemaitija area, popular in homesteads
Žemaitukai Chicken Chickens Tips, Tricks and Hacks
- Handles Northern European cold weather extremely well.
- Buff coloring provides camouflage in woodland settings.
- Great dual-purpose for eggs and occasional meat use.
- Very calm nature, great for mixed-age flocks.
- Tinted eggs often attract local market interest.
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