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Penedesenca
Spanish layer of the darkest brown eggs in Europe.
☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
dark chocolate brown
Eggs / year
180
Egg size
large
Purpose
egg
Class
Mediterranean
Size
medium
Hen weight
4.5 lbs
Rooster weight
6 lbs
Temperament
flighty, alert, active
Noise level
moderate
Origin
Spain
Lifespan
5–8 yrs
About the Penedesenca
Penedesencas from Catalonia lay some of the darkest brown eggs of any breed, often darker than Marans.
Care tips
Flighty — needs covered run.
Color varieties
blackwheatencrelepartridge
Fun facts
- Some of the darkest brown eggs in the world
- Carnation comb is unique to a few Spanish breeds