Lancashires

Lancashires are a breed of domestic chicken originating in Lancashire, England. They are known for their quiet temperament and excellent foraging abilities. The breed is characterized by its rose comb and clean, yellow legs. Lancashire chickens are typically a solid black color, with a green sheen on their feathers. They are considered a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are raised for both eggs and meat, though they are more commonly kept as egg layers. The hens lay a good number of large, white eggs. Lancashires are a hardy breed and are well-suited to free-ranging. They were developed in the early 19th century and were once more popular than they are today. Efforts are ongoing to conserve and promote the breed. They are generally good with children and can become quite tame. The breed's development involved crossing indigenous fowl with imported breeds to achieve the desired characteristics. They are not known for being particularly broody, meaning they may not hatch their own eggs as readily as some other breeds.