Hedemora Hen

A pair of Hedemora Hens
Photo courtesy of the Svenska Lanthönsklubben

These calm birds were developed in the forested areas of the part of Sweden known as Hedemora.

Good layers and also good broodies, they are cold tolerant and take a large part of their diet on free-range. Due to their very thick feathering, they are able to brood very large clutches of eggs.

They weigh around 5 pounds (2 kilos) and occur in many colors. I think that the pair shown above are really attractive chickens and hope I can get some like them someday!

Hedemora Links:

Hedemora hen and chicks
Photo courtesy of Marie Ohlson

Various colors of Hedemora hens
Photos courtesy of Susanne Larsson

Two more hens and a rooster
Photos courtesy of Susanne Larsson

And three more hens
Photos courtesy of Susanne Larsson

Hedemora chicks
Photos courtesy of Susanne Larsson

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