Black Sumatra
The Chicken Coop Company
Black Sumatra Chicken
The Chicken Coop Company proudly offers the Black Sumatra, a striking and unique chicken breed known for its elegant appearance and historical significance. This breed is easily recognizable by its dark to black skin, particularly on the face, and its long, flowing tail adorned with glossy black plumage. Originally bred in Southeast Asia for cockfighting, the Black Sumatra has evolved into a prized ornamental breed admired for its beauty and grace. It was officially recognized and admitted into the American Standard of Perfection in the late 1800s.
The Black Sumatra is not just a visual delight; it's also known for its hardiness and independent nature. These birds are excellent foragers and prefer free-range environments where they can exhibit their natural behaviors. Although not prolific layers, they produce small white eggs and are known for their broody nature, often making excellent mothers.
New owners should note that during the early stages of feathering (1st and 2nd stages), it’s common for Black Sumatras to have some white feathers. However, by around six months of age, these birds will develop solid black plumage, adding to their striking appearance.
For more details about the Black Sumatra and to place your order, contact The Chicken Coop Company today. We ensure prompt delivery of healthy chicks ready to thrive in your flock.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What color eggs do Black Sumatra hens lay?
Black Sumatra hens produce around 100 small eggs per year, which are typically white or have a light tint.
Are Black Sumatra chickens a rare breed?
Yes, Black Sumatra chickens are a rare breed originating from the Indonesian islands of Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. They bear a resemblance to Jungle Fowl, with their distinctive long tail feathers and a pea comb, and are primarily kept for exhibition purposes.
What are Black Sumatra chickens known for?
Black Sumatra chickens are often kept as ornamental birds or for show. The hens are reliable layers, producing approximately 130 white or cream-colored eggs annually. They are also excellent brooders, often used to hatch eggs of other poultry, including waterfowl.
What is the temperament of Black Sumatra chickens?
Black Sumatra chickens tend to have a somewhat nervous disposition, a trait inherited from their jungle fowl ancestors. They are seasonal in their behavior, adhering to specific periods for laying eggs and mating.
Do Black Sumatra hens go broody?
Yes, Black Sumatra hens are known to go broody and make attentive mothers. While generally not aggressive, the roosters can become more agitated during the breeding season. These birds are active, alert, and typically breed in early spring, with the season lasting for a few months.
Black Sumatra Facts
- Poultry Show Class: All Other Standard Breeds, Orientals Class
- Weights: Hen ——-4 lbs
- Rooster—-5 lb
- Pullet——-3 1/2 lbs
- Cockerel—4 lbs
- Purpose: Ornamental, Egg Laying;Exhibition
- Egg Shell Color: White
- Egg Production: Fair
- Egg Size: Small
- Temperament: Active
- Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
- Broody: Setter
- Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
- Roost Height: 4+ feet
- Country of Origin: Asia, Island of Sumatra
- APA: Yes, Recognized by American Standard of Perfection in 1883
- TLC: Yes, Threatened Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.
- Breeder Farm Source: Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure Black Sumatra since 1979.
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