Sumatra

Historical Origin

Sumatra, Indonesia · Asian

The Sumatra is an ancient ornamental breed from the island of Sumatra, kept for centuries for cockfighting before becoming a show breed in the West. Their glossy blue-black plumage with a beetle-green sheen and long flowing tail makes them one of the most elegant chickens in the world. Independent and wild-natured, they are strictly for experienced keepers.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as active with a noise level of moderate and excellent foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: sometimes.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Sumatra) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.25 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 4 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 1.9 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."