Welsummer Chickens are primarily used for egg production. They are an active bird that lay 200-280 medium to large dark brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 7lbs and hens 6lbs. The breed originated in Holland and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Continental Class. Welsummer Chickens can occasionally go broody.
Learn more about this breed, watch this video by ‘Livestock Breeds’:
| Gender | Straight Run (Not Sexed), Female, Male |
|---|---|
| Poultry Type | Large Fowl Chickens |
| Show Class | Continental |
| Purpose & Type | Egg Laying |
| Egg Shell Color | Dark Brown |
| Egg Production | Excellent |
| Egg Size | Medium – Large |
| Temperament | Active |
| Broody | Variable |
| APA Recognized | Yes |
| Hardiness | Cold Hardy, Heat Hardy |
Breed Availability
| Date | Females | Males | Straight Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/23 | LOW |
AVAILABLE |
AVAILABLE |
| 10/02/23 | UNAVAILABLE |
UNAVAILABLE |
UNAVAILABLE |
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