Swedish Spotted Hen

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Flower Hen

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Skånsk blommehöna

Swedish Spotted hens with chicks
Photo courtesy of the Svenska Lanthönsklubben

This bird is referred to as the "Flower Hen" in Sweden, because its spots look like flowers. It is the largest of the Swedish breeds and comes from the south of Skåne.

A very calm, unagressive and robust bird, it was developed long ago in the south of Sweden. Good layers, Blommehöns weigh between 5 and 8 1/2 pounds (2 to 3.5 kilos). Occasionally, a hen will show a small crest or tuft of feathers behind her comb.

A flock of Skånsk blommehöna
Photo courtesy of Nigel Holmes

A Swedish Spotted cock
Photo courtesy of Tage Nondal

A nice shot of a Flower Hen hen
Photo courtesy of Tage Nondal

Earning her keep!
Photo courtesy of Tage Nondal

A couple more Flower Hens
Photo courtesy of Tage Nondal

Another Flower hen
Photo courtesy of Nigel Holmes

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