ermellinato di rovigo

The development of the Ermellinata di Rovigo started in 1959 (completed in 1965) at the Poultry Experiment Station in Rovigo (Veneto). The Sussex and Rhode Island breeds participated in its formation. The goal was to create a breed capable of providing high-quality meat and good egg production. Ermellinata di Rovigo characteristics The Ermellinata di Rovigo is very similar to the Sussex breed, from which it derives, except its skin which is yellow instead of pink; roosters weigh around 3.5-3.7 kg, while hens weigh 2.4-3.2 kg. Ermellinata di Rovigo breed varieties It was named for its melanated plumage, which is is…