Slate
Animal identity

Recognize what makes this population itself.

Slate or blue color can arise through different genetic mechanisms and background colors. The recognized appearance is steel gray, with black flecking possible. Different shades described colloquially as blue are not automatically identical standardized birds.

The Conservancy's reference profile describes large eggs with pale cream to medium brown with spotting shells. These descriptions help compare the population's traditional farm role; actual performance also depends on age, breeding line and management.

Appearance introduces the animal; a registry standard explains a documented breeding population. A photograph, color or familiar informal name alone cannot establish every individual’s membership.

Recorded roles

Meat

Egg Color

Pale cream to medium brown with spotting

Egg Size

Large

Temperament

Highly dependent on selection by breeder, Some select for aggressive, others docile

Breed Weight

Male Young - 23 lbs. Mature - up to 33 lbs. Female Young - 14 lbs. Mature - 18 lbs.

Reference values from the breed’s conservation profile. Weight describes a reference animal, not a universal feeding or fitness target. Temperament varies with breeding, individual experience and handling.