Padovana chicken

Padovana
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): not listed: 71 
  • DAD-IS (2023): at risk/endangered
Other namesPadovana dal gran ciuffo
Country of originItaly
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    1.8–2.3 kg
  • Female:
    1.5–2.0 kg
Skin colourwhite
Egg colourcream to light brown
Comb typenone
Classification
Notes
crested breed

The Padovana or Padovana dal gran ciuffo is an ancient Italian breed of small crested and bearded chicken. It originates in – and is named for – the city of Padova and the surrounding province, in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy. Despite continuing discussion surrounding its true origins, it is recognised in Italy as an indigenous Italian breed.

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