Koeyoshi

Koeyoshi is a Japanese long-crowing chicken, traditionally associated with northern Japan and valued for the depth and length of the male's call. It is a large, dignified native breed, often described with a strong body, full feathering, and a slower-maturing presence than ordinary laying chickens. The name is closely tied to vocal performance, so a good rooster is judged not only by appearance but also by the quality, duration, and tone of his crow.

Breeding Koeyoshi requires patience because voice, size, and finish develop with age. Roosters should be housed where their long calls will not create conflict with neighbors, and males may need separation once mature. Keepers should record which pairings produce strong voice and stable body type, since those traits are the reason the breed is maintained. Care is otherwise straightforward for a large chicken: roomy housing, secure footing, balanced feed during growth, and shelter from harsh weather while birds finish slowly.

Colors: Barred, Birchen, Black, Blue, Brown, Buff, Columbian, Crele, Cuckoo, Duckwing, Gold, Gold Laced, Laced, Lavender, Mille Fleur, Mottled, Partridge, Penciled, Porcelain, Red, Silver, Silver Laced, Spangled, Splash, Wheaten, White