Ermellinata di Rovigo

Ermellinata di Rovigo
Conservation statusrecovering
Country of originItaly
Usedual-purpose breed
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    3.4–3.9 kg
  • Female:
    2.6–3.1 kg
Skin colourYellow
Egg colourpinkish-brown to brown
Comb typesingle
Classification

The Ermellinata di Rovigo is a modern Italian breed of dual-purpose chicken. It originates in the city of Rovigo in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy, from which it takes its name. It was created between 1959 and 1965, principally from Sussex and Rhode Island Red parentage.