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Bjurholm chickens

Bjurholm chickens

(Gallus gallus) Bjurholm chicken is Sweden's northernmost heritage breed. The breed was officially recognized in 2013.

A small remnant of the previously common small landrace chickens in Västerbotten was found by chance in the village of Bjurholm in 2011. There, the chickens had been kept on the same farm for 120 years without any other chickens being introduced into the flock. The breed was officially recognized in 2013 and is now known as Bjurholm chicken.

The down feathers of their body are relatively large, and the underdown is well developed, indicating a long adaptation to cold climates.

Belongs to: Order Galliformes (gamebirds)
Family: Pheasant birds (Phasianidae)
Weight: Rooster 2 kg, Hen 1.5 kg.
Lifespan: Normally up to 16 years, although older age records have been noted.
Incubation period: around 21 days.
Eggs: The Bjurholm hen's eggs weigh about 45-50 grams.
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Pig

(Sus scrofa dom) All domestic pigs originate from the Eurasian wild boar. Humans have bred different breeds.

Minigris är ett samlingsnamn för mindre grisraser, generellt väger de under 80 kg som vuxna och kan hållas som sällskapsdjur.

Linderödssvinet är Sveriges enda oförädlade lantras av tamsvin.

Belongs to: Order Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates)
Family: Svin (suidae)
Weight: Linderödssvin 150-250 kg, Minigris/hängbuksvin upp till 80 kg.
Lifespan: Typically 8 years (up to 20 years)
Gestation period: 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days
Piglets: 4-12 piglets
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Rabbit

(Oryctolagus cuniculus dom) Domestic rabbits are popular pets and come in a large variety of different breeds. They are domesticated forms of the European wild rabbit. They become sexually mature at 3-4 months of age and have a nursing period of about 6 weeks.

Belongs to: Hares and rabbits (Lagomorpha)
Family: Rabbits (Leporidae)
Weight: 1-10 kg depending on the breed.
Lifespan: Usually 6-8 years.
Gestation period: 30-33 days.
Offspring: The young are born naked and blind, with a birth weight of 30-80 grams. Dwarf breeds rarely have more than 5 offspring, while larger breeds can have over 10 young.
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