Yokohama (chicken)

Hen 1.3 to 1.8 kg

Yokohama is a erzüchtete of Japanese origin animals in Germany domestic chicken breed. In 1869, the initial animals were introduced in Germany. This breed has spread worldwide and is considered one of the best chicken breeds in the world. In particular, the magnificent Schwanzbefiederung the faucet and the expressive colors come on a green lawn to its best advantage.

Yokohama are from Build pheasant -like and resemble the fighter type. They are fletched rich and have the already mentioned long tails. The wattles are small and on the head a little Wulstkamm. The hens are good brooders.

In the farms, animals are uncomplicated and hardy. However, the barn has to be set up on the long and lush Schwanzbefiederung to prevent feather damage.

This race is held solely for aesthetic purposes and has no economic significance.

Dwarf

The dwarf -Yokohama enjoying increasing popularity and their spreading is accordingly increasing. The cock and the hen weighs 800 g 700 g The hens lay between 80 and 100 eggs per year. These have a weight of 30 g and a yellowish skin color. The dwarf was also came to its own in Germany.

Special club

Yokohama and Yokohama dwarf are cared for together with Sumatra Sumatra and dwarf of the same special club.