Yunlong Short-Leg

Yunlong short-leg chickens are a regional Chinese type associated with Yunlong, with the short-leg trait forming the most obvious part of the name. Short-legged poultry can arise from inherited skeletal traits, so the breed's identity should include both the physical feature and the local flock background. These birds are best treated as a specialty landrace or strain, not as ordinary chickens that happen to be small.

Careful breeding is important because short legs can affect movement, mating, and suitability for rough terrain. Keepers should provide low, safe roosts, easy access to feed and water, and secure ground that does not force birds through deep mud or tall obstacles. Selection should favor soundness, fertility, and comfort as much as leg length. Source records help distinguish true Yunlong short-leg birds from unrelated dwarf or bantam crosses.

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