Svart Hona Chickens​

What is certain is that Swedish Black Hens are relatively small and sleek –the roosters weigh about 4 lbs and have a friendly, relaxed temperament. The svart hona chickens​ hens lay white or cream-colored eggs. Usually the birds are almost completely black although some have deep mulberry red facial skin. Feathers can shimmer with iridescent greens and purples. These birds are capable foragers and reflect the mastery that comes from the hundreds of years of free-range living enjoyed by their ancestors. A Swedish poultry keeper told us that Black Hens are known for not suffering from frostbite on their combs. Our Swedish Black Hens have roosted in the open on windy nights as cold as 20°F without any ill effects. We have found this landrace to be hardy and easy to raise despite its rarity.

We incubate our eggs at 99.5°F and 55% humidity, typically achieving around an 80% hatch rate.