Padovana
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Dato Curioso
The Padovana appears in several 17th and 18th-century Italian still-life paintings by Veronese and Bassano school artists, depicted as a decorative presence in wealthy Venetian households. These paintings serve as primary historical evidence of the breed's antiquity and the high regard in which it was held by Italian nobility.
An ornamental Italian crested breed from the city of Padova (Padua) in the Veneto region, with a history stretching back several centuries in northern Italian noble gardens and farmyards. The Padovana is recognised by its large, rounded full crest that hangs forward over the face, completely obscuring the V-comb beneath, a full beard, and muffled cheeks. Its appearance strongly resembles the Polish breed, and the two may share a common ancestor. Recognised by the EE Europastandard and maintained by Italian conservation breeders, the Padovana is a rare and historically significant Italian heritage breed.
🏷️ Raza
Padovana
💭 Temperamento
Calm, docile, gentle; crest severely limits vision making the bird easily startled
📏 Tamaño
Medium (1.8-2.7 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
5-8 years
🎨 Colores
Chamois (buff-laced, most traditional), silver-laced, gold-laced, white, black, mottled
🌍 Origen
Italy — Padova (Padua), Veneto; documented from 17th century
🏠 Hábitat
Dry enclosed housing; full crest must be kept dry to prevent eye infection
🍽️ Dieta
Layer pellets; limited forager due to vision obstruction from crest
🎯 Propósito
Ornamental
🥚 Color del huevo
White
👑 Tipo de cresta
V-Shape
🏅 Clase EE
Large Fowl