Zingems Vleeshoen

Zingems Vleeshoen is a Belgian meat chicken name linked with Zingem, with vleeshoen meaning meat fowl in Dutch. It represents a local table-bird tradition rather than a common backyard layer breed. The type is usually understood as a heavier farm chicken selected for body and carcass qualities, with less emphasis on the tight visual uniformity expected in major exhibition breeds.

For breeders, the main question with Zingems Vleeshoen is whether a flock still reflects a meat-purpose local line or has been absorbed into broader heavy chicken crosses. Mature weight, growth rate, leg soundness, fertility, and feed efficiency are more important than chasing a long color list. Smallholders interested in this breed should ask about source flock history and avoid overfeeding young birds so developing joints and frames can keep pace with body mass.

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