Proud poultry: Langshan breed boasts a stately beauty with tall stature, long tail feathers

Ruth Nicolaus
Jan 6, 2022
Jan 6, 2022

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The feathered legs of a Langshan chicken are one of their unique qualities. The birds are known for their stunning plumage, with sickle feathers that can be a foot and a half in length.

Photo courtesy of Brett Kreifels

A Langshan bantam cockerel

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A Landshan pullet

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A Landshan pullet

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Ruth Nicolaus

They’re not called the “Lordly Langshans” for nothing.

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Chicken Breeds Langshans (2).jpg — Langshans are one of three Asiatic breeds. They are dual purpose birds, kept for their eggs and harvested for their meat.
Photo courtesy of Brett Kreifels

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Chicken Breeds Langshans (3).jpg — A bantam pullet
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Chicken Breeds Langshans (6).jpg — A Landshan pullet
Submitted photo

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Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves (nearly) everything about the Great Plains, but mostly its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.