Sulmtaler

Hen 2.5 to 3.5 kg

The Sulmtaler is a domestic chicken breed that was first bred in 1900 from Styrian hens. It was originally held in the region between Graz and Maribor, especially in Sulmtal, in the interwar period, it was also common in Germany. From the traditional knowledge out to the breeding of this breed, the Sulmtaler is performed in the traditional food register.

Features

Sulmtaler are weatherproof hard, deep built, thickset chickens, their egg production is about 150 to 160 eggs per year. A striking distinguishing feature of this chicken is the only in the Styrian breeds ( such as, for example, when Altsteirer ) to light passing winding comb hens and the bold Crest. They are bred almost exclusively in wheat colored and white coat colors. The eggs are usually white to cream- colored and have on average a weight of about 55 grams. Sulmtaler are also dual-purpose chickens, that is, they are both good but broilers and lay but a lot of eggs.

After the Second World War, there were only small stocks, but the stock trend is currently rising again. In 2007, there were around 2,000 copies in several Central European countries. In Germany, in 2007, 15 to 20 companies, seven companies in Austria who bred these chickens. The dwarf form of this breed is also popular.

For the mast, the chickens are kept at least 24 weeks in the field. By marketing the communities Sulmtaler are advertised mainly because of their taste.