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Sumatra
Jungle-fowl looking aerial flyer.
☀ Heat hardy🪺 Goes broody
Egg color
white
Eggs / year
100
Egg size
small
Purpose
ornamental
Class
Asiatic
Size
medium
Hen weight
4 lbs
Rooster weight
5 lbs
Temperament
wild, flighty, aerial
Noise level
quiet
Origin
Indonesia
Lifespan
5–8 yrs
About the Sumatra
Sumatras are nearly wild, with iridescent black plumage, multiple spurs, and the ability to fly long distances.
Care tips
Must have covered run — they can clear a 6 ft fence.
Color varieties
blackbluewhite
Fun facts
- Can have up to 3 spurs per leg
- Can fly across rivers in their native range