Danske Luttehøne
Photo courtesy of J. B. Urban
My information about this breed was mostly supplied by J. B. Urban
This Danish fowl is quite endangered at present, although there is archeological evidence that this type of chicken has existed for over 2,000 years.
Luttehøne can also be spelled Luttehoene.
The Danske Luttehøne is closely related to the Danske Landhøne. Actually, it is the same bird carrying the short-leg gene.
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This hen clearly shows the short legs
Photo courtesy of J. B. Urban
Another shot of the rooster, not showing his legs
Photo courtesy of J. B. Urban
Another Danske Luttehøne hen
Photo courtesy of J. B. Urban
Two-month-old Danske Høns, the circled one is a
Luttehøne and the others are Landhøne
Photos courtesy of J. B. Urban
The Luttehøne chick is the shorter one, circled on the right.
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Photo courtesy of J. B. Urban
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