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Welsummer

Aloof ladies in their honey-coloured attire.

Classification: Light Breed
The hens are an attractive honey brown in colour and the roosters are not far off the classic farmyard cockerel. They are a fast-feathering, quick-growing breed and can be easily sexed around 6 weeks of age. We do not find them to be overly friendly, but rather on the aloof side. The welsummer was developed by a farmer in Welsum, Holland at the end of the 19th century. They are classified as a light breed and are good layers of brown eggs. In New Zealand they are classified as a rare breed.

Please note we no longer keep this breed.

Heritage Welsummer chickens
Welsummer close-up
Welsummer heritage chicken
Heritage Welsummer in the backyard
Heritage Welsummer hen
Heritage Chickens Welsummer

We do not find them to be too friendly, rather on the aloof side. 

Learn more about keeping the heritage breeds. Add colour and character to your flock.

Blog Keeping Chickens 101
Blog Convince Your Family to Let You Keep Chickens
Blog Enjoy Eggs Year Round With The Heritage Breeds

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